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Reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities
Lage ante on one facile eng the hones.
4. What is "affordable" housing?
Table 1. Household Income Categories
Income Category % of county
median income
Extremely low Up to 30%
Very low 31-50%
Low 51-80%
Moderate 81-120%
Source Calferna deverment Code See, S55 171 ver 1209
ased on a 4-person family and are adjusted for different family size Table 2. Income Categories and Affordable Housing Costs - Orange County Maximum Affordable | Affordable Price
Income Category Rent (est.)
Income
Extremely Low $38,450 $961 (1)
Very Low $64,050 $1,601 (1)
Low $102,450 $2,562 (1)
Moderate $123,600 $500,000
Over $123,600 Over $3,090 Over $500,000
For-sale affordable housing is typically at the moderate income le urce: Cal. HCD: JHD Planning L
8 California Government Code Sec. 65583(a)(5)
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5. What is the "RHNA" why is it important?
Laguna Niguel is located within the Southern California Association of Governments ('SCAG") region, which includes Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, Imperial and Ventura counties. The total housing need for the SCAG region is distributed to cities and counties by SCAG based upon objectives and criteria established in State law." In 2019 HCD determined that the total new housing need for the entire SCAG region in the 6" Housing Element cycle is 1,341,827 units. SCAG then prepared a RHNA plan which fully allocated the total RHNA to jurisdictions in the SCAG region.' Table 3 shows the 6' cycle RHNA allocations for Laguna Niguel, Orange County, and the entire SCAG region.
Table 3. 6* Cycle RHNA - Laguna Niguel, Orange County and SCAG Region Laguna Orange SCAG
Niquel County Region
Housing need allocation 2021-2029 1.207 183,861 1.341,827 Source: SCAG. 3/4/2021
The RHNA also distributes
categories (the extremely-low and very-low
Table 4. 6" RHNA by Income Category - Laguna Niguel
Extremely Low Above
+ Very Low Low Moderate Moderate Total
348 202 223 434 1,207
Source: SCAG, 3/4/2021
6. Is the RHNA a construction mandate?
California Government Code Sec. 65584 et se
California Government Code Sec. 65584(d
"https://scag.ca.gov/housing
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7. What must cities do to comply with the RHNA?
The Housing Element must provide an evaluation of the city's capacity for additional housing based on and patters, development regulations, other development constraints (such as infrastructure availability and environmental conditions) and real estate market trends. The analysis must be prepared at a parcel-specific level of detail and identify properties (or "sites") where additional housing could be built consistent with City regulations. This evaluation is referred to as the "sites analysis" and State law requires the analysis to demonstrate that the city has adequate capacity to fully accommodate its RHNA allocation in each income category. If the sites analysis does not demonstrate that adequate capacity exists to fully accommodate the RHNA, the Housing Element must describe what steps will be taken to increase capacity commensurate with the RHNA - typically through amendments to land use and zoning regulations that could facilitate additional housing development. Such amendments typically include increasing the allowable residential density or allowing housing to be built in areas that are currently restricted to only non-residential land uses.
8. Why are cities in high-cost areas expected to have
affordable housing? Low-cost housing is not
economically feasible here due to high land prices.
State housing laws are based on the premise that every city has an obligation to accommodate a range of housing types for persons at all income levels. Every community is dependent on a variety of low- and moderate-income workers in jobs such as landscaping, building maintenance, child and elder care, medical technicians, personal services, clerical support and retail trade. While the existing housing stock arket rents and prices are higher than son
rese haling i beng bai ow wage jobs have mceased at a much fast rate the * California Government Code Sec. 65913.4 (SB 35 of 2017)
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9. Why is the RHNA allocation so high?
Existing need: 577,422 units
Projected need: 764.405 units
Total need: 1,341,827 units
As seen from this breakdown, if existing need were excluded (as was the case in prior RHNA cycles) the total need would be similar to the 4' cycle RHNA The RHNA allocations assume that in many urbanized cities of Orange and Los Angeles counties, a significant portion of new housing needs will be met through the redevelopment of older commercial properties.
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Online Housing Survey Results
2021 Housing Element Update Survey
Q1 Do you currently live and/or work in Laguna Niguel?
Answered: 286 Skipped: 0
Ilive in
Laguna Niguel
work it
aguna Niguel
I live and
work in Lagu...
I do not live
or workin...
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES
76.57% 219
I live in Laguna Niguel
3.15% 9
I work in Laguna Niguel
16.08% 46
I live and work in Laguna Niguel
4.20% 12
I do not live or work in Laguna Niguel
TOTAL 286
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Q2 If you live in Laguna Niguel, how long have you lived here? Answered: 261 Skipped: 25
do not liv
1 Laguna.
Less than 1
year
1-5 years
6-10 years
11-20 years
21+ years
30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
0% 10% 20%
RESPONSES
ANSWER CHOICES
0.77%
I do not live in Laguna Nigel
4.98%
Less than 1 year
13.03%
1-5 years
14.18%
6-10 years
18.01%
11-20 years
49.04%
21+ years
TOTAL
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Q3 How satisfied are you with your current housing situation? Answered: 259 Skipped: 27
Very satisfied
Somewhat
satisfied
Somewhat
dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES
Very satisfied 67.57% 175
Somewhat satisfied 21.62% 56
Somewhat dissatisfied 6.56% 17
4.25%
Dissatisfied
TOTAL
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Q4 If you live in Laguna Niguel, select the type of housing unit you reside in:
Answered: 260 Skipped: 26
Single-family
home
Condominium
Apartment
Second
unit/guestho...
homestein
do not live!
in Laguna...
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES
78.08% 203
Single-family home
Condominium 18.08% 47
2.31% 6
Apartment
Second unit/guesthouse/ Accessory dwelling unit (ADU) 0.00%
0.77% 2
Senior citizen housing
Experiencing homelessness (unsheltered) 0.00%
I do not live in Laguna Niguel 0.77% 2
TOTAL 260
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Q5 Do you rent or own the home you live in?
Answered: 261 Skipped: 25
Own
Rent.
Live with
other househ.
Currently
experiencing...
40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
0% 10% 20% 30%
RESPONSES
ANSWER CHOICES
87.74%
OWn
10.73%
Rent
1.53% 4
Live with other household (neither own nor rent)
0.00%
Currently experiencing homelessness
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Q6 If you reside in a single-family house, does the property have a second unit / guest house / ADU?
Answered: 234 Skipped: 52
No
30% 40% 50% 60% 90% 100%
ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES
1.28% 3
Yes
98.72% 231
NO
234
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Q7 Is this second unit / guesthouse / ADU occupied?
Answered: 23 Skipped: 263
N/A
Yes
No
50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40%
ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES
82.61% 19
N/A
8,70% 2
Yes
8.70% 2
NO
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Q8 Please select the top reasons you choose to live, or would like to live in Laguna Niguel. Check all that apply.
Answered: 241 Skipped: 45
safety
elehborhoo
Quality
mbiance of.
cleanliness of
streets and..
Quality of home
Proximity to
shopping and..
Quality of
local school.
Proximity to
medical care
City services
and programs
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jobs
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0% 10% 20% 30%
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Safety of neighborhood 82.16% 198
75.93% 183
Quality / ambiance of neighborhood
74.69% 180°
Cleanliness of streets and surroundings
50.21%
Quality of home
Proximity to shopping and services 43.98% 106
Quality of local school system 36.51% 88
Proximity to medical care 35.27% 85
City services and programs 34.44% 83
Proximity to family 27.39%
Proximity to jobs 25.73%
2.49%
I do not want to live in Laguna Niguel
Total Respondents: 241
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Q9 How important are the following concerns to you?
Answered: 245 Skipped: 41
Maintaining
the characte.
Fair/Equitable
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Ensuring that
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Establishing
programs to
Establishing
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Integratingi
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Providing
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VERY SOMEWHAT NOT DON'T TOTAL WEIGHTED
IMPORTANT IMPORTANT IMPORTANT KNOW AVERAGE
aintaining the character of existing residen 74.69% 17.14% 6.94% 122% ighborhoods in the C 183 42 17 245 1.35
41.49% 30.71% 19.50% 8.30%
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96 51 242 1.87
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Miguel golden ourse range naging sypes. 38.61% 31.-97% 32-97% 2.46% 244 2.03 Establishing programs to help at-risk homeowners 31.82% 41.74% 22.31% 4.13% 77 101 54 10 242 1.99
keep their homes
Establishing special needs housing for seniors, 31.28% 34.57% 31.69% 2.47% 76 84 243 2.05
large families, veterans and/or persons with
disabilities
Integrating affordable housing throughout the 25.51% 21.40% 49.79% 3.29% community to create mixed-income 62 52 121 8 243 2.31
neighborhoods
Providing shelters and transitional housing for the 18.11% 25.51% 49.79% 6.58% homeless, along with services to help move 44 62 121 16 243 2.45 people into permanent housing
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Q10 What type of housing do you think is most needed in the City of Laguna Niguel? Check all that apply.
Answered: 231 Skipped: 55
single-family
houses
Condominiums
Townhouses
Senior Housing
ADUs/Secondary
Units or...
Deed
restricted.
Housing fod
persons with...
Apartments
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES
57.58% - 138
Single-family houses
35.93% 83
Condominiums / Townhouses
Senior Housing 31.17%
ADUs/Secondary Units or "Granny Flats" 22.94%
Deed restricted affordable housing 18.61%
Housing for persons with Disabilities 17.32%
12.99%
Apartments
Total Respondents: 231
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Q11 What do you think are the most important housing related issues facing Laguna Niguel today? Check all that apply.
Answered: 241 Skipped: 45
Affordability
Lack of senior
housing
Age of housing
stock
Lack of
support for.
Lack of deed
restricted.
Not enough new
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Process for
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ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES
Affordability 60.17% 145
Too much new housing development 30.71% 74
Lack of senior housing 20.33% 49
19.50% 47
Age of housing stock
16.60% 40
Lack of support for homeowners
Lack of deed restricted affordable housing 12.86%
Not enough new housing development 11.62% 28
Process for building housing is too burdensome 10.37% 25 Lack of support for renters 9.96% 24
8.30% 20
Lack of housing for smaller families
7.88% 19
Lack of housing for large families
Total Respondents: 241
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Q12 What age range most accurately describes you?
Answered: 243 Skipped: 43
65+
55-64
45-54
35-44
25-34
18-24
Under 18
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES
65+ 30.45%
55-64 28.81%
45-54 18.93%
15.64%
35-44
25-34 4.53%
18-24 1.65% 4
Under 18 0.00%
TOTAL
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Q13 Are there any additional comments/suggested goals that you would like to provide the City for its 2021 Housing Element update? Answered: 97 Skipped: 189
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Q14 Please provide an email address if you would like to be added to the Housing Element Update interested parties list.
Answered: 86 Skipped: 200
ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES
0.00%
Name
0.00%
Company
0.00%
Address
0.00%
Address 2
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86 100.00%
Email Address
0.00%
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Summary of all responses for Question No. 13:
Are there any additional comments/suggested goals that you would like to provid he City for its 2021 Housing Element update
2. ADA ACESSABLE units are in very short supply for smaller famlies
3. ADU's, shelters, and changing zoning laws to allow for high density projects in and around neighborhoods decreases the value of property near those projects. Owners of property bought based on the current zoning, If zoning is changed surrounding owners should be compensated for the loss in quality of life these high density projects create.
4. Affordable apartments that are at least 750 square feet so that those who are downsizing can find adequate housing. More 55 + housing is needed.
5. Affordable housing is a big priority.
6. Architecture of new businesses should have a standard theme
7. At Risk housing has to be combined with related services like medical, psych, addiction detox if being considered
8. Availability of more affordable housing. Lower income families should have easier access to local housing.
9. Building more apartments will not help traffic or parking as some people will still live 10 - 12 of them in a single apartment no matter what the cost is i.e. Section 8 (every single person should be legal to start with no only one). We need to restrict parking near apartments to deter that.
These kind of people do not bring up property value a clear example all the crimes in the Seaside Apts off Golden Lantern. People use Camino Los Padres by the 55 + apts - have you seen all the trash??? Guess who parks there ?? Who is responsible to clean up that cul de sac? Whoever it is well it's not being done.
10. City has lost its charm. I don't mind apartments but the ones that were built are an eyesore. We should be building Arts; Entertainment and retail in that area to support the existing community. We are overcrowded
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11. City is doing a great job.
12. Do not build any more multi-family, condominiums, and/or apartments. If other cities want to build those housing types, then let them build them but do not build them in our city. Our community if fluent enough (through tax revenues) to retain the environment we currently have in place.
13. do NOT dilute the quality of Laguna Niguel by making it attractive to homeless to come here
14. Do not let pending legislation like SB50 (might have died) scare the LN City Council into making development decisions that are not in the best interest of the City. You have in the past.
15. Don't overdeveloped and ruin this city
16. Forward thinking keeping safety in mind for city residences. Keeping the quality of living high in the city.
17. I definitely agree we need to do something to address the affordable housing situation but would note the city already recently built thousands of apartments near the freeway that can be fashioned in part for this purpose. I'm sure many of those are vacant, which city leadership knows. I would approach new development very carefully and not just let the real estate developer donors guide these decisions. This has to be done with the best interests of the community in mind, including maintaining the quality of the schools, which are already overcrowded. I would be particularly opposed to any development of current open space natural environment areas in the city.
18. i feel we should be able to build additional housing on the side or in the back for additional income and/or additional family members to live in
19. I hope you take these survey's into account, before ramming through low housing down our throats. I moved from a low income neighborhood, and the reason I believe this area stays safe, is because it's limited access to EVERYONE being able to move in. In a nut shell, the higher the population, the more chances neighborhood can become run down.
20. I think the city has done a good job with the exception of developing the Forbes corridor. That big Apex apartment building took the entire cities view of the Saddleback Valley and we'll never get that back. You gave that to apartment dweller, some of which are section 8, and the other 60,000 people never get that beautiful view when they were driving to the freeway again. No for thought. Also, the monuments that identify communities look aged except for the new Summerwalk community one. It looks appropriate for 2021.
21. I think the overly strict limitations on what types of businesses can operate out of an owner's home has an impact on the affordability and attraction of living in Laguna Niguel. I would like to see encouragement for alternative building materials and technology in homes, as well as R2 C-36
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and >1 ADU allowance in residential zones (ie, increasing density on a lot-by-lot basis as a decision of the homeowner, not the city). Affordable rent as defined by 30% of one's income for ow-middle class is scarce to non-existent here and that is a huge burden in the wake of th pandemic that I think needs to be aggressively remedied ASAP. Thank you for soliciting m input.
22. I would like to see something regarding neighborhood developments and traffic addressed.
23. I would realy like to see the City move forward with the Town Center development on the OC property. This project will provide a sensible number of new housing units and also revitalize a part of the city that is underutilized.
24. I'd prefer the city to focus on protecting homeowners who are already burdened with "housing opportunities" (sober homes). While this housing element is a mandatory review, I'd encourage all stakeholders to limit capacity and availability; our city is already over-encumbered with housing elements that have put our community's safety and integrity at risk.
25. Increasing housing also increases cars and we have very little room for more cars.
26. keeping all communities and surroundings clean noise reduction, excessive loud music from cars after 10 pm, constant door slamming making more smoke free communities
27. Laguna Niguel is situated in an area where access to public transportation and low income services was not part of the original plan. The reason I purchased my home here was the fact that this was an upper mobile community. I would believe that most of the people who have purchased homes and Condominiums here, have the same mind set.
28. Laguna Niguel was a planned community and the number of housing units was set as to not over populate and take from the environment/nature we share and enjoy. That needs to be taken into account before we push new building in Laguna Niguel
29. Let's keep this city safe, affordable and easy to get around.
30. Lots of petty crime coming across the SpotCrime site. Please focus on all the random hoodlum crime souring the area. People move to a quiet area like Laguna Niguel to try and get away from all the riff raff.
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32. No AUD's!
33. No homeless housing!!
34. no low income housing or sober living arrangements
35. No more apartments
36. No more apartments that are already ridden with crime, density, and not managed well.
37. No more building of new homes or apartments. Too many residents already
38. No more housing and development. The city has too much traffic, congestion, and pollution.
39. Our city has limits for land that can be developed. If we build more housing, we need to ensure that it has adequate facilities to go with it.
40. Our open, wild spaces are such a enjoyment in living in Laguna Niguel. Enuff traffic on our streets! Where is the water going to come from? Will we look like AZ?
41. Parking problems around large apartment complexes. Not enough parking provided for tenants living in these apartments causing illegal parking on surrounding city streets and this encouraging thefts and break-ins to these Vehicles.
42. Planning for mixed-use and walkable development, including apartment and condo housing and deed restricted affordable housing, in Town Center and near the Chet Holifield building, as well in other redeveloped shopping centers.
43. Please consider other special needs groups like special needs and disabled adult housing opportunities. Its not just seniors that have special needs.
44. Please consider the impact on street traffic when developing new housing.
45. Please do not allow Laguna Niguel to turn into Santa Ana with overcrowded neighborhoods and lack of parking. I've lived here since I was a child and can see we are headed down this road. IN was always a classy place to live and it's not feeling that way anymore. Maybe figure out how to stop foreigners from buying up the homes and driving up the market, then turning around and renting them out at astronomical prices or just letting them sit empty. I've never seen figures for how often that is happening, yet we all know it's real and no one wants to address that!
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47. Please do NOT make the same mistake as other cities (ex.Irvine) and start building that are ugly and out of character for Lagun
live in one apartment and cram 6+people into one unit.
49. Restrict low income and section 8 housing to a minimum. It bring down property value, trashes our neighborhood, it brings down quality education for our kids in school. Seaside apts and Windridge apts. are a shame to have in such nice city. If people want to live like hoodlums they can go to Santa Ana and Anaheim. Those people go park their extra vehicles on Camino de los padres and the city doesn't send anybody pick up their trash.
50. Sox years ago, we downsized and moved from our home of 42 years to Laguna Niguel because we wanted a clean, well maintained, safe environment that provided a feeling of strong community.. We moved from north Orange County where there was so many changes in a very short period of time that we felt like we were strangers, and we did not feel safe. It was in an unincorporated area and it felt to us like it was the Wild West of Orange County. It lacked order, safety, a sense of community, and multiple families were living in one small home. That resulted also in not enough parking. People were doing whatever they pleased without thoughtful consideration to their neighbors. We love Laguna Niguel the way it is and would not like to see it change. It's so beautiful here. We think it is perfect.
51. Specifically, I think we need more townhomes for first time buyers. Townhomes could be taller, skinnier, 3 stories (meant for younger folks/young families) up to 2000 square feet type of
52. stop building apartments and take care of the homeless issue. and take care of the sober living homes in our community. crime is getting worse due to all of the "affordable" housing
53. Stop building high density apartments! Low income housing has brought crime issues. No rehab housing.
54. Stop with the affordable housing push. If people cannot afford to live here, they should find somewhere they can. I moved here because of the quality of life and the fact that this city was one of the wealthiest in the US and want to keep it that way. If people can't afford to live here that is not my problem Reduce the number of rental properties here. People who rent here C-39
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don't have their skin in the game and should have minimal say in community decisions. This city is moving in the direction of anti homeownership and it is messed up.
55. Teachers and healthcare workers and postal workers need to be able to afford housing in Laguna Niguel.
56. The areas that are lower income around me, also have tons of issues. Seems like the cops and their helicopters are always circling the same community with reports of crime, domestic abuse, theft from nearby stores, gun shots, etc. This may be harsh, but I dont see why million dollar homes need to be surrounded by "adorable housing" apartments, etc. If you can't afford it, move to a different city where you can afford it. And for those of us that have worked hard, saved, and invested in pricy communities, let us keep our nice, safe communities and not attract homeless, low income riff raff. We're 10 mins from the beach and we're in SoCal. Sorry if you can't afford that, but not sorry. There's plenty of other cities that can accomodate. I'm tired of everone wanting things to be handed out to them. Just because you "want" to live here doesn't mean you are entititled to.
57. The city appears to have over developed shopping areas / strip malls and restaurants. There are many vacancies, fast turnover and some are becorning run down. This indicates there is not enough need for what has been built.
58. The city needs to do their share in helping the homeless with transitional and permanent housing.
59. The City needs to look at ways to keep Laguna Niguel attractive to younger families to keep the community vibrant, attractive to new residents, and maintain housing prices for its current residents. Creation of new housing is not the only way to do this, the City needs to look at provision of community services and wise use of the undeveloped Town Center and Ziggurat property - not just to create new housing which is not necessarily needed, but to put in restaurants (lacking in LN), services, and commerce and open civic space that it attractive and would be enjoyed by a more vibrant mix of residents.
60. The need for localized around town transit for housebound non driving seniors - similar to Laguna Woods bus system.
61. The safety of Laguna Niguel is extremely important for us especially as a young family. Things like housing for the homeless, etc will only cause families like ours to move. Laguna Niguel is a wonderful city for California but the more things change or become burdensome or unsafe for families the more it will make sense to relocate.
62. There are too many apartments/condos being built. This has caused traffic to worsen, parking lots at stores are full all the time, amount of time it takes to get anywhere has increased and with more people it is louder than ever before. Street noise is terrible now. Loud cars snd motorcycles run rampant. None of this was the case when we moved here 10 years ago. Since C-40
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then-apartments went in and everything got worse. More single family homes should have been built-NOT more apartments.
3. There is commercial zoned land or Federal property that should be changed to mixed use when enior, assisted or disabled and affordable housing could be added and mixed with retail, offic and medical office to serve those residents and the community.
65. Until government requires permanent diversity in housing regulation, the problems of racial, ethnic, class, etc., will continue unabated.
66. We bought from an original owner (1970 neighborhood) and we find the permit process to make improvements on our aging property significant financial and time hurdles. This makes living here more challenging on young families trying to fix up these older homes. Can we make the permit process easier and more affordable so young families purchasing older homes can actually make these improvements?
67. We have no program for affordable housing or plans for providing housing here in our city or elsewhere for people who are homeless, nor, it seems, any program for helping those in dange of becoming homeless. We need to change this, especially as we consider what to do with the current federal building as it comes up for sale and reconstruction.
68. We live in one of the best Cities in the state of California. Well maintained with a phenomenal City Council & Planning Commission that is fiscally responsible. Streets, landscape, amenities all terrific.
69. We moved to and invested in Laguna Niguel to move away from high density housing areas. We worked to build this community up... not interested in seeing it overrun with homelessness, low income housing, in maintained neighborhoods and run down schools.
70. WE NEED FOR LOWER INCOME RENTAL UNITS MORE AVAILABILITY FOR SECTION 8 renters.
71. We need low income housing, especially for those with disabilities. I am appalled that the city allowed that exorbitantly expensive senior housing on Niguel Road, one that most Laguna Niguelians cannot afford and meanwhile not providing housing affordable for our millennial children and low income and disabled residents. It's decadent and shameful.
72. We need more affordable housing in Laguna Niguel. Just not anywhere I frequent or where my friends live
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73. We need more affordable housing.
74. We need public transportation Without public transit more housing will increase traffic and create unsafe roadways
75. We need to get homeless off the streets
76. We need to provide more extremely low and very low income housing. Two adults working full time at minimum wage fall into the very low range. I am sad to see friends that are retiring and don't think they can afford to continue to live in Laguna Niguel. We need to provide housing for seniors, workers, and the disabled. We should not expect other cities to house our workers,
77. Well transitional properties and places for homeless people is important I worry about putting people at risk when homes and neighborhoods are allowed to set up these transitional centers. t brings a bad element to a regular neighborhood. Is transitional places can be safely integratec hat is what is very important to me and my family as we have small children that are ou playing in the yard and we've seen in Dana point what has happened when homes are being rented for this kind of situation it's changed the complexion of the neighborhood and not in a good way or safe way.
78. What is the research on the impacts of low income housing on the school's achievement scores and discipline rates?
79. Would love more single family home new developments and no more new apartment buildings.
80. Yes. Our governor announced a funding program for ADU building about six months ago, yet I cannot locate any financial institution or city office that knows how to apply for building loans!
81. Stop building apartments in the City of Laguna Niguel. They are ruining the character of our neighborhoods in the Greenfield area of the City. There is too much density of population and too much traffic.
82. We would like to focus on quality over quantity. We want to keep Laguna Niguel as "the hidden ger" beach community. Also we prefer it remain primarily single family homes and long term residents. A few negatives impressions for younger families are the aging schools and lack of city/social events. LN schools are very aged compared to Aliso Viejo, Ladera Ranch, RMV, Irvine.
Can the city contribute to repairs and renovations? Also the few neighborhoods without HOA where the horeowners own the slopes along major roads like Crown Valley, Golden Lantern, had receive support mr ndsping. laguna Niguel should focus on the unique C-42
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suburban neighborhood ideally located to the beaches, amenities and highways.
Communication with realtors in the surrounding cities would also help to attract new residents and to also gain feedback from their clients.
83. Too many high rise apts too much traffic already starting to become LA where we originally relocated from
84. It's ok for Laguna Niguel to an be exclusive community- doesn't have to be affordable to all.
Living near the coast is a benefit for those that have worked hard and earned it. Not all things need be equitable all the time.
85. I don't really know what the city needs for housing
86. No more high-density housing like at Apex and environs
87. Do not build any more high density stacked apts! Way too many pricey rentals recently built on Cabot. Extremely ugly architecture too. What an eyesore. I have 30+ years in the housing industry. Stop the urbanization of LN, ruining the character of the city.
88. No more giant mid-/high-rise apartments blocking the beautiful, natural landscapes and littering the roads with cars that don't follow traffic laws.
89. Leave Laguna Niguel character as it is. No more new construction, no more apartments. No permits for second home on existing lots
90. Lower rent for senior housing
91. Too much building leads to traffic, congestion, pollution, disruption for wildlife, and noise. Also have concerns over a local community integrating affordable housing known for problems and police calls due to residents. I moved to get away from crime (was a victim) and have peace of mind.
92. I would hate to see South Orange County become like the San Fernando Valley, overcrowded and trashed
93. I'd like to see LN develop some variety in housing and neighbourhoods - Ladera Ranch, Great Park. Mixing apartments, town houses, small and larger homes -all with great amenities Redevelop the federal building site and all that parking!
94. Laguna Niguel needs to enter the modern age and recognize that diversity is what will make this city truly rich. Diversity of race, income, background, religion, sexual orientation, etc., and as such do everything possible to attract, be welcoming & warm, and keep all types of neighbors.
95. Moved to LN from Los Angeles County to get away from the homeless situation and crime. I like Laguna Niguel just the way it is: relatively clean and safe and lots of open, green space.
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96. Let's keep this city safe, affordable, and easy to get around.
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Appendix D=
Fair Housing Assessment
A. Introduction
State law (AB 686 of 2018) establishes an obligation to affirmatively further fair housing (AFFH).
Affirmatively further fair housing is defined as "taking meaningful actions. in addition to combat discrimination, that overcome segregation patterns and foster inclusive communities free from barriers that restrict access to opportunity." This definition applies to persons of color, disabilities, and other protected classes. The bill added the requirement for an assessment of fair housing to the Housing Element. This assessment includes the following components: a summary of fair housing issues and an assessment of the City's fair housing enforcement and outreach capacity: an analysis of segregation patterns and disparities in access to opportunities: an assessment of contributing factors, and an identification of fair housing goals and actions and related to housing and community development in a way that affirmatively furthers fair housing.
In addition, the analysis also:
• Prohibits the state, cities, counties. and public housing authorities from acting materially • Requires that the AFFH obligation be interpreted consistent with HUD's 2015 regulation. regardless of federal action regarding the regulation.
_Adds an AFFH analysis to the Housing Element beginning in 2021.
Includes in the Housing Element's AFFH analysis a required examination of issues such as segregation and resident displacement, as well as the identification of fair housing goals.
In April 2021 the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) published extensive detailed guidance regarding new AFFH compliance requirements for Housing Elements.
1. Analysis Requirements
The fair housing assessment must identify the contributing factors that cause. increase. contribute to. maintain, or perpetuate the following:
• Segregation
• Racially or ethnically concentrated areas of poverty (R/ECAPs) Significant disparities in access to opportunity
• Disproportionate housing needs.
The analysis must address patterns at a regional and local level and analyze these patterns over time in order to guide development of policies and programs to promote more inclusive communities.
For this AFFH analysis, "Regional Trends" relies upon demographic data primarily from the U.S. Census to describe trends in Orange County. "Local Trends" describes trends specific to the City of Laguna Niguel.
2. Sources of Information
The City used a variety of data sources for the AFFH analysis at the regional and local level. These include:
U.S. Census Bureau's Decennial Census and American Community Survey (ACS) Orange County Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice published in May 2020 (2020 AI).
Local Knowledge
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Some of these sources provide data on the same topic through different methodologies, which results in various data outcomes. For example, the decennial census is based on a count of the entire population every 10 years while the ACS is based on a small but more detailed survey of the population conducted every year.
For this reason, the Census data and ACS data often show some differences. This AFFH analysis includes the most relevant data source for identifying fair housing issues and trends.
Many of the maps in this Appendix show data at the census tract level. Census tracts in the City of Laguna Niguel and adjacent areas are shown in Figure D-1.
Figure D-1
Census Tract Map - Laguna Niguel
Laguna Hills /Mission \
423.28
423.33 320.13
aguna Beach
423.36
626.20 423.19 320.22
Ladera
320.58
Lag a Squel
123.30
423.31
423.1 320.6
(23.24
423.32 423.12
123
23.11, San Juan Capistrand
423.38 423.10
123.23 -Diego-Freeway 422.03
Dana, Point
Source: U.S. Census. On the Map, 2022
The City also used data from the 2020 Orange County Analysis Of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice (2020 AI). The 2020 AL provides local knowledge and includes various sources of locally gathered information. This section also used CD's 2020 Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice for its regional findings and data.
HCD has developed a statewide AFFH Data Viewer which consists of statewide data layers from various sources and visually displays each fair housing issue within the full scope of the assessment of fair housing.
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B. Assessment of Fair Housing Issues
1. Local Context and Background
Human occupation in present-day Laguna Niguel dates back to the Pre-Columbian period, where the Acjachemen people resided in a village called Niguel, located near Aliso Creek. In 1776, the Spanish established the Mission in San Juan Capistrano. An area near the Mission was designated for cattle raising and was named Rancho Niguel and now approximates the present-day boundary of Laguna Niguel. Following Mexico's independence from Spain in 1821. the Mission in California was divided into different pueblos. and the Mexican Government issued land grants to residents. Juan Avila obtained ownership of Rancho Niguel through a land grant in 1842. He lost his ownership in 1865 when he became bankrupt following a severe drought. Following his bankruptey, Lewis Moulton and Jean Pierre Daguerre bought the land. They established the Moulton company to oversee the 19.000 acres of local ranch land. In 1951. the Moulton and Daguerre families divided Moulton Company land. In 1959. the real estate development firm Cabot, Cabot & Forbes, and Paine Webber partnered to form the Laguna Niguel Corporation, which purchased the land from the Daguerre family. The focus of this effort was to develop the land and create one of California's first master-planned communities, known today as the City of Laguna Niguel.
2. Fair Housing Enforcement and Outreach
It is important that municipalities and fair housing organizations ensure residents are aware of fair housing laws and rights through education and outreach efforts. The Fair Housing Council of Orange County (FHCOC) is a non-profit organization and operating member of the National Fair Housing Alliance that ensures equal access to housing opportunities through eliminating housing discrimination in Orange County.
The FHCOC provides services which include fair housing enforcement and education, landlord/tenant counseling, mediation and homebuyer HUD counseling which includes first-time homebuyer education and mortgage default counseling.
During the 2015 to 2019 reporting period, the County of Orange Urban County partnered with the FHCOC in the following actions to overcome impediments to fair housing choice:
• Served over 9,550 residents regionally through conducting or participating in 467 education and outreach activities.
Distributed over 82.130 pieces of educational fair housing literature.
Held 32 training sessions for rental property owners/managers, presented 16 fair housing seminars, and 70 general fair housing workshops throughout the County.
Received 363 allegations of housing discrimination, opened 179 cases which warranted further investigation and/or action.
Conducted 362 systemic onsite tests, including 51 tests occurring in the jurisdiction and 215 other testing activities.
• Addressed 24.766 housing issues or disputes for 7.664 individual households regionally.
3. Fair Housing Enforcement and Testing
According to the 2020 Al, fair housing complaints can be filed with the following entities:
° The California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) accepts, investigates. conciliates. mediates, and prosecutes complaints under FEHA, the Disabled Persons Act, the Unruh Civil Rights Act, and the Ralph Civil Rights Act. The DFEH developed a program under HUD's partnership in 2003 which works with tenants, landlords, and property owners and managers to mediate housing discrimination complaints.
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limited low-cost advocacy, provided in English, Spanish, and Vietnamese. The Fair Housing Council also investigates housing discrimination claims and assists with DFEH referrals.
Additionally, the FHCOC may also be a part of the litigation process challenging discriminatory housing practices.
The Fair Housing Foundation provides landlord-tenant counseling and mediation, rental housing counseling, community outreach and education, screens fair housing complaints. investigates through fair housing testing, and will engage in conciliation or mediation efforts or refer complaints to the appropriate administrative agencies. The Fair Housing Foundation serves parts of Los Angeles County and several cities in Orange County.
The Community Legal Aid SoCal serves low-income residents of Orange County and Southeast Los Angeles County to provide legal assistance across a broad range of fair housing issues. including "eviction, federally or otherwise publicly subsidized housing, substandard housing, landlord/tenant issues, homeownership issues. homeowners association issues mobile homes, housing discrimination, an predatory lending practices."I6 The Fair Housing Testing Program was established in 1991 by the Civil Rights Division. According to the Department of Justice, Fair Housing Testing is the use of an individual to pose as a prospective renter to identify housing discrimination based on race, national origin, disability, or familial status in violation of the Fair Housing Act.
Regional Trends
The HUD Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity (FHEO) presents housing discrimination data by basis for Orange County. This includes FHEO inquiries and discrimination cases. Table D-1 shows FHEO discrimination cases in Orange County by race, disability, and familial status basis in 2010 and 2020. Since 2010. the total cases have decreased by about 47 percent. While the County has seen an overall decrease in total cases. the proportion of cases related to disability status has increased from 58 to 61 percent.
Table D-1
FHEO Discrimination Cases - Orange County
2010 2020
Cases Percent
Basis Cases Percent
19% 3 11%
Race 10
58% 17 61%
Disability 31
15% 4 14%
Familial Status 8
100% 28 100%
Total 53
Source: HCD AFFH Data Viewer
Local Trends
In Laguna Niguel, the FHOC received 10 allegations of housing discrimination and opened 3 cases. In addition, the FHCOC performed 18 paired, on-site, systemic tests for discriminatory rental housing practices. Regarding housing dispute evaluation and resolution, the FHOC assisted 367 unduplicated households involving 1.151 issues in Laguna Niguel.
According to the HCD AFFH Data Viewer, there have been 21 total FHEO inquiries (0.31 FHEO inquiries per 1,000 people) in Laguna Niguel from 2013-2021. Of these inquiries, four were related to disability status, one was related to racial identity, two were related to national origin, and one was related to sexual orientation. Of the 21 inquiries, two were found to have no valid basis. six were found to have no valid issue. two were counted as "other disposition", and one was counted as "retaliation." 16 https://www.communitylegalsocal.org/programs-services/area-of-law/housing/ D-4
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4. Fair Housing Education and Outreach
Regional Trends
Fair Housing Education and outreach is essential to enable community members experiencing housing discrimination to seek help. As mentioned above, between 2015-2019. the FHCOC has taken multiple educational and outreach actions to overcome fair housing impediments such as serving over 9,550 residents regionally through conducting or participating in 467 education and outreach activities, distributing over 82,130 pieces of educational fair housing literature, held 32 training sessions for rental property owners/ managers, presented 16 fair housing seminars, and 70 general fair housing workshops throughout the County.
In addition, the Orange County Housing Authority website include the following information in 5 different languages:
Several Document Categories Fair Housing Documents, HMIS Notices, Housing Successor Agency, Operational Documents, Owner Documents, Public Notices / Public Hearings, Report Household Changes Forms, Reasonable Accommodation Request Forms, and Report Household Changes Forms.
Housing and Community Development Commission meetings, schedules, archived meetings. and ways to get involved.
A list of various project-based housing developments that are accepting applications. links to the applications, and information on the 2020 Supportive Housing Notice of Funding Availability.
Landlord/Owner and Tenant information and assistance.
Waitlist information and updates.
Special Housing Programs including a Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Homeownership •
Program, Family self-sufficiency Program (FSS), Family Unification Program (FUP), Housing and Urban Development-Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH). and more.
The Housing and Community Development (H&CD) Commission was established to cooperate with the County on housing-related matters. The H&CD Commission provides the Orange County Housing Authority's Board of Commissioners and the Orange County Community Resources Department with advice pertaining to the housing needs of low- to moderate-income households and households experiencing homelessness. In addition, the H&CD Commission provides advice on funding priorities for rental assistance. housing development, and community development.
Local Trends
The following education and outreach efforts were conducted, and achievements were made in Laguna Niguel. Information was made available in English. Spanish and Vietnamese:
• The FHCOC conducted/participated in 10 education and outreach activities in Laguna Niguel, reaching a culturally and ethnically diverse audience.
85 residents were made aware of fair housing laws and counseling services. 2 landlord and 3 tenant workshops on fair housing were held in Laguna Niguel. • 4 workshops were conducted for consumers and providers in Laguna Nigel.
The FHCOC produced and provided written fair housing related materials in English, Spanish •
and Vietnamese in Laguna Niguel.
The City of Laguna Niguel's website includes a link to the FHCOC's on-line housing discrimination complaint reporting tool that generates an email to FHCOC. The tool is also used for other, non-discrimination, housing-related issues.
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C. Integration and Segregation
1. Race/Ethnicity
Ethnic and racial composition of a region is useful in analyzing housing demand and any related fair housing concerns, as it tends to demonstrate a relationship with other characteristics such as household size, locational preferences, and mobility.
The US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) provides racial or ethnic dissimilarity trends to measure the segregation in a jurisdiction.
Dissimilarity indices can be used to measure how consistent two groups (frequently used to analyze race or ethnicity characteristics) are distributed across a geographic unit, such as a census tract or block group. The dissimilarity index ranges from 0 to 100, 0 meaning no segregation and 100 meaning high segregation among the two groups. The following ranges show how HUD views various levels of the index:
<40: Low Segregation
• 40-54: Moderate Segregation
• >55: High Segregation
Regional Trends
Non-Hispanic White residents make up 40.4 percent of Orange County's total population according to Table D-2 below which displays the racial demographic breakdown in the County. 54.6 percent is comprised of minority groups, with Hispanic/Latino residents making up 34.1 percent of the County's population, and Asian residents making up 20.3 percent. Of the selected jurisdictions surrounding Laguna Niguel, Laguna Hills has the most concentrated Hispanic/Latino population, where 22 percent of residents are Hispanic or Latino, while Laguna Beach has the smallest Hispanic population of 8.2 percent (and inversely the largest White population of 83.4 percent). All jurisdictions surrounding Laguna Niguel, including Laguna Niguel have lower Hispanic/Latino populations compared to the County. Figure D-2 below shows the predominant racial and ethnic population by block group in Orange County.
Table D-2
Racial and Ethnic Composition in Laguna Niguel and Neighboring Cities Orange Laguna Dana Laguna Laguna
County Niguel Aliso Viejo Point Irvine Hills Beach
66.6% 58.8% 74.1% 40.3% 57.5% 83.4%
White, non-Hispanic 40.6%
Black or African American, non- 1.6% 1.2% 2.3% 1.4% 1.6% 1.5% 0.8% Hispanic 0.1% 0.1% 0.0% 0.1%
American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2% 0.0% 0.2%
non-Hispanic 10.2% 15.4% 3.6% 42.9% 14.6% 3.7%
20.3%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific 0.3% 0.3% 0.1% 0.1% 0.1% 0.0%
0.2% 0.8% 0.3% 0.2% 0.2% 0.1% 0.5%
Some other race, non-Hispanic 3.2%
2.8% 4.6 4.7% 2.9% 0.2% 4.3%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic 22.0% 8.2%
34.1% 16.4 18.1% 17.6% 4.3%
3.168,044| 65,808 50.543 33.769 309.014 31.613 22.991
Source: US Census Bureau 2015-2019 ACS (5-Year Estimates) Table B03002.
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Figure D-2
Regional Predominant Racial and Ethnic Population - Orange County Laguna
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Native American Majority Multiple Races
:: Laguna Niguel Boundary White Majority Source: Esri, HERE, Garmin.
Racial and Ethnic Majority Asian Majority NGA, USGS, NPS Hispanic Majority Black/ African American
Majority
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The dissimilarity index can be used to measure the level of segregation in a geographic area. Table D-3 below shows the dissimilarity indices in Orange County since 1990, showing that all minority (non-white) residents combined are currently moderately segregated, and have been since 1990. although dissimilarity among white and non-white residents has been increasing over time. Based on HUD's definition of the dissimilarity index. Black and White, and Asian or Pacific Islander and White are currently moderately segregated, while Hispanic and White residents are highly segregated, and have all increased since 1990. This is an indication that Orange County has become increasingly racially segregated since 1990.
Table D-3
Dissimilarity Indices for Orange County 1990-2020
Racial/Ethnic Group 1990 2000 2010 2020
Non-White/White 40.19 45. 44.67 48.27
Black/White 37.45 35.84 34.87 42.98
Hispanic/White 49.83 55.12 54.13 56.83
Asian or Pacific Islander/White 33.02 39.93 41.65 45.89 Source: HUD Dissimilarity Index, 2020.
Figure D-3 and Figure D-4 below show the concentration of racial/ethnic minority groups by census block group in Orange County in 2010 and 2018. Orange County has seen an increase in diversity since 2010. In 2018. non-White populations are most concentrated in the central and northern portions of the County. primarily in block groups that have non-White populations greater than 81 percent. These block groups are shown significantly in cities such as Santa Ana. Westminster, Anaheim, Buena Park, and Norwalk. Block groups that contain the least number of non-White residents are located in the southern and southern central portions of the county, where census block groups have less than 21 percent non-white residents. These block groups are primarily located in cities such as Laguna Beach, Newport Beach. portions of Dana Point, and communities located along the foothills of the Santa Ana Mountains. The 2010 map shows similar patterns; however, block groups are significantly less diverse relative to 2018 concentrations. Similar to 2018, non- White populations were most concentrated in the central and northern portions of the County, however, these block groups were primarily comprised of non-White populations greater less than 81 percent.
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Figure D-3
Regional Racial/Ethnic Concentrations by Block Group 2018 - Orange County nOn- Oniario
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41 - 60% GA, USGS, NPS
Percent of Total Non-White
Population 61 - 80%
≤ 20% > 81%
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Percent of Total Non-White 41 - 60% NGA, USGS, NPS
Population 61 - 80%
1 ≤20% > 81%
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Local Trends
The racial and ethnic breakdown in Laguna Niguel (Table D-4) shows White residents make up about two- thirds of the City's residents (66.6 percent), despite declining 6.6 percent over the course of the last decade.
This demographic makeup contrasts that of the County, where most residents identify as non-White minority groups. Black, American Indian and Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander populations have also decreased slightly, while the Asian, Hispanic, residents of two or more races, and some other race populations have increased over the past decade.
Table D-4
Change in Racial/Ethnic Composition 2010-2019: Laguna Nigue! 2010 2019
Persons Percent Persons Percent
White, non-Hispanic 45,820 73.2% 43,802 66.6%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic 1.086 1.7% 758 1.2% American Indian and Alaska Native, non-Hispanic 121 0.2 0.0% 6,140 9.8% 6.731 10.2%
Asian, non-Hispanic
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander, non- 290 0.5% 176 0.3% Hispanic
Some other race, non-Hispanic 211 0.3% 522 0.8%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic 1,665 2.7% 3,042 4.6%
Hispanic or Latino 7,281 11.6% 10,777 16.4%
Total 62,614 100% 65,808 100%
Sources: 2006-2010 and 2015-2019 ACS (5-Year Estimates) Table B03002.
Figure D-5 below shows the predominant racial and ethnic population by block group in Laguna Niguel.
Sites Inventory
Figure D-6 shows the City's 6" cycle RHNA opportunity sites by race/ethnic minority concentrations. A majority of the City's census tract block groups are comprised of racial/ethnic minority groups making up less than 20 percent of the population. Nine block groups in the City consist of 21-40 percent racial/ethnic groups, six at the northern tip and three in the central portion of the City. Two of the block groups consist of 61-80 percent racial/ethnic groups, located along the eastern boundary of the City. All the City's above moderate- and low-income opportunity sites are located in block groups with less than 20 percent racial/ethnic groups, while one of the two moderate-income opportunity sites is located in a block group with less than 20 percent racial/ethnic groups and the other in a block group with 21-40 percent racial/ethnic groups.
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Figure D-5
Predominant Racial and Ethnic Population by Block Group - Laguna Niguel 025 05
Predominant Population (Block Group, 2019)
5*› Laguna Niguel Boundary Native American Majority Multiple Races Source City of Laguna
Racial and Ethnic Majority Asian Majority ] White Majority Nicuel. Bureau of Land Black/ African American Management, Esri, HERE,
Hispanic Majority Garmin GeoTechnologies.
Majority Inc., NGA, USGS
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Figure D-6
Sites Inventory by Racial/Ethnic Concentrations 2018 - Laguna Niguel Laguna Nig
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Racial Demographics 2010 (Block Group)
Lower Income 21 - 40%
: Laguna Niguel Boundary Source: City of Laguna
Percent of Total Non-White 41 - 60% Nique Bureau of Land Income Supported Management, Esri, HERE
Population 61 - 80% Garin, GeoTechnologies
Above Moderate Income Inc. NGA USGS
[≤20% > 81%
Moderate Income
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2. Persons with Disabilities
Persons with disabilities often have special housing needs because of the lack of accessible and affordable housing, and the higher health costs associated with their disability. In addition, many may be on fixed incomes that further limits their housing options. Persons with disabilities also tend to be more susceptible to housing discrimination due to their disability status and required accommodations associated with their disability.
Regional Trends
According to the 2015-2019 ACS. 8.5 percent of Orange County residents experience a disability (Table D-5). Laguna Niguel has a similar proportion of residents with disability at 8 percent. The most common disability types in Orange County are ambulatory (4.5 percent) and independent living (4.3 percent) disabilities. There is a large segment of the elderly population with a disability between the ages 65 to 74 (18 percent) and 75+ (45.9 percent). Compared to the 2010-2014 ACS 5-year estimates, there is no significant difference in disabilities among age groups or race. As seen in Figure D-7, populations with a disability are generally concentrated in northern Orange County, with most census tracts in this area consisting of a disabled population of 10-20 percent.
Table D-5
Persons with Disabilities by Race/Ethnicity - Orange County Total Percent with a disability
Total civilian noninstitutionalized population 3.151.089 8.5% Race And Hispanic or Latino Origin
White alone 1,919,086 9.5%
Black or African American alone 54,557 9.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native alone 14,280 15.7%
Asian alone 646,772 7.3%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone 10.065 10.0% Some other race alone 376,637 5.7%
Two or more races 129,692 7.2%
White alone, not Hispanic or Latino 1,278,321 11.0%
Hispanic or Latino (of any race) 1,072,973 6.4%
Age
Under 5 vears 187,789 0.6%
5 to 17 years 515,852 3.9%
18 to 34 vears 745,898 4.1%
35 to 64 years 1,252,769 6.6%
65 to 74 years 256,165 18.0%
75 years and over 192,616 45.9%
Disability Type by Detailed Age
With a hearing difficulty (X) 2.5%
With a vision difficulty (X) 1.5%
With a cognitive difficulty (X) 3.4%
With an ambulatory difficulty (X) 4.5%
With a self-care difficulty (X) 2.2%
With an independent living difficulty (X) 4.3%
Source: Census 2015-2019 ACS
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Figure D-7
Population with a Disability - Orange County
Laguna
alon
25 Miles
Population with a Disability (Tract) - ACS (2015-2019)
:: Laguna Niguel Boundary 10% - 20%
Source: Esri. HERE, Garmin.
20% - 30% NGA, USGS, NPS
Percent of Population with a
Disability 30% - 40%
< 10% > 40%
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Local Trends
According to the 2015-2019 ACS, approximately 8 percent of Laguna Niguel residents experience a disability (Table D-6), compared to 8.5 percent in Orange County. Disabilities are most common among elderly residents; approximately 12.3 percent of persons aged 65 and over experience a disability, including 43.1 percent of residents aged 75 and older. The most common disabilities in Laguna Niguel are ambulatory difficulties (3.1 percent) and independent living difficulties (3.3 percent). The population of persons with disabilities has increased from 6.4 percent during the 2010-2014 ACS. The proportion of people reporting a disability who identify as Two or More Races has increased from 3.4 percent to 9.8 percent, and the Hispanic or Latino population has seen an increase in reported disabilities from 5.9 percent to 9.4 percent of residents.
There is a significantly higher rate of American Indian/Native Alaskan populations in Laguna Niguel who experience a disability (32.4 percent) compared to Orange County (15.4 percent). A larger proportion of children (ages 5-17 years) experience a disability compared to the County, but a smaller proportion of elderly (ages 65-74 years) experience a disability in Laguna Niguel than in Orange County. There is no significant difference in type of disability between the City and the County.
Table D-6
Persons with Disabilities by Race/Ethnicity - Laguna Niguel Total Percent with a disability
65,733 8.0%
Total civilian noninstitutionalized population
Race And Hispanic Or Latino Origin
White alone
Black or African American alone
American Indian and Alaska Native alone
Asian alone
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone
Some other race alone
Two or more races
White alone, not Hispanic or Latino
Hispanic or Latino (of any race)
Age
Under 5 years
5 to 17 years
18 to 34 years
35 to 64 vears
65 to 74 years
75 years and over
Disability Type By Detailed Age
With a hearing difficulty
With a vision difficulty
With a cognitive difficulty
With an ambulatory difficulty
With a self-care difficulty
With an independent living difficulty
Source: Census 2015-2019 ACS
Sites Inventory
As seen in Figure D-8, the City of Laguna Niguel is primarily comprised of census tracts with less than 10 percent of the population experiencing a disability. Two census tracts. 423.34 in the north end, and 423.24 in the south end of the City are comprised of populations with 10-20 percent of the population experiencing a disability. Of the City's 74 opportunity sites, 14 are located in census tracts with 10-20 percent of the population experiencing a disability. This accounts for one percent of the total units yielded from the City's RHNA opportunity sites.
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Figure D-8
Sites Inventory by Population with a Disability - Laguna Niguel aguna Nig
San
Capi
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:*• Laguna Niguel Boundary
:: Laguna Niguel Boundary Lower Income • 10% - 20%
Source: City of Laguna
Income Supported Percent of Population with a ] 20% - 30% Miguel, Bureau of Lanc Management, Esri, HERE.
Above Moderate Income Disability 30% - 40% Garmin, GeoTechnologies Inc, NGA USGS
Moderate Income < 10% 0 > 40%
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3. Familial Status
Familial status refers to the presence of children under the age of 18, pregnant persons, any person in the process of securing legal custody of a minor child (including adoptive or foster parents). Housing discrimination based on familial status is common, and families with children, or families that recently had a child experience this most frequently. This primarily happens through landlords refusing to rent to a family with children or evicting a family that just had a child. Under the Fair Housing Act, housing providers may not discriminate based on familial status.
Regional Trends
According to the 2019 ACS, 30.9 percent of Orange County's households have children under the age of 18, with 23.8 percent married-couple households with children and 7.1 percent single-parent households (Figure D-9). Among the neighboring jurisdictions, Aliso Viejo and Irvine had the highest percentages of households with children (36.4 and 33.7 percent), exceeding the County's overall population of households with children.
The two jurisdictions also have the highest populations of single-parent households, where Aliso Viejo has
2.1 percent male single-parent and 4.4 percent female single-parent households, and Irvine has 2.0 percent male single-parent and 3.7 percent female single-parent households.
Figure D-9
Households with Children in Orange County and Neighboring Cities
40.0%
35.0% 44%
3.7%
30.0%
5%
25.0% 2.1% 32%
1.6%
20.0%
15.0%
Percen
23.8%
21.8%
10.0%
5.0%
0.0%
Orange Laguna Niguel Aliso Viejo Dana Point Irvine Laguna Beach Laguna Hills County
•
Figure D-10 shows the distribution of children in married-couple households by tract in Orange County.
Census tracts with the highest percentage of married couple-households with children, greater than 80 percent of households, are located primarily in southern and central Orange County, with some clusters in the northern area of the County. The regional distribution of children in female-headed households is shown in Figure D-11. In most census tracts throughout the County, less than 20 percent of children live in female- headed households. There are clusters of census tracts in the northern area of the County where 20-40 percent of households are female-headed. These census tracts are in communities such as Garden Grove.
Westminster. Orange, and Anaheim.
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Figure D-10
Children in Married-Couple Households - Orange County
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Familial Status (2015-2019)
: = Laguna Niguel Boundary — 20% - 40%
Source: Esri, HERE, Garmin,
40% - 60% NGA. USGS, NPS
Percent of Children in Married-
Couple Households 60% - 80%
7 < 20% > 80%
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Figure D-11
Children in Female-Headed Households - Orange County
Laguna
alon
Familial Status (2015-2019)
* *• Laguno Niguel Boundary 40% - 50%
60% - 80% Source: Esri. HERE, Garmin
Percent of Children in Female NGA. USGS. NPS
Householder, No Spouse/ > 80%
Partner Present Households
Es 20%
• 20% - 40%
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Local Trends
Over the past decade, Laguna Niguel has seen a 13.3 percent decrease in the number of households with children, as shown in Table D-7. As of 2019, 22.6 percent of all households in Laguna Niguel were married- couple family households with one or more children under the age of 18. While married-couple households make up the majority of households with children, this population has decreased by 11.6 percent since 2010.
5.4 percent of households in the City are single-parent households, most of which (3.5%) are female-headed households. Female-headed households with children are more vulnerable to fair housing issues because of their greater need for affordable housing and accessible day care, health care, and other supportive services.
Table D-7
Households with Children - Laguna Niguel 2006-2019
2006-2010 2015-2019
Households Percent Percent Change
Household Type Households Percent
5,722 22.6% -11.6%
6,387 26.2%
Married-couple family with children 1.9% 34.9%
313 1.3% 481
Single-parent, male-headed 897 3.5% -46.2%
Single-parent. female-headed 1.311 5.4%
33.1% 7,119 28% -13.3
Total Households with Children* 8,068
25,290 100% 3.7%
Total Households 24,356 100%
*Includes all households with one or more people under 18 years Sources: American Community Survey, 2006-2010 and 2015-2019 (5-Year Estimates) Table B11005.
Sites Inventory
As shown in Figure D-12, most census tracts in Laguna Niguel have greater than 80 percent married couple households. Census tracts 42320. 423.17. 423.31. and 423.32 are the only tracts in the City with married couple households making up 40-60 percent of the population. All of the City's RHNA opportunity sites are located in census tracts with married couple households consisting of greater than 80percent of the population.
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Figure D-12
Sites Inventory by Children in Married-Couple Households - Laguna Niguel Aliso Vi
Laguna Niguel
San Juan
Capistrano
Familial Status (2015-2019)
:: Laguna Niguel Boundary Lower Income ] 20% 40%
Source: Cry of Laguna
Percent of Children in Married 40% - 60% Niguel, Bureau of Land Income Supported Managemen: Esri, HERE
Couple Households - 60% - 80% Sarmin, GeoTechnologies
Above Moderate Income Ine. NGA USGS
< 20% I > 80%
Moderate Income
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4. Income Level
Identifying low or moderate income (LMI) areas and individuals is important in developing effective strategies to overcome patterns of segregation. HUD defines a LMI area as a Census tract or block group where over 51 percent of the population is LMI (based on HUD income definition of up to 80 percent of the Area Median Income.
Regional Trends
As shown in Table D-8, 44.8 percent of Orange County households are low or moderate income, earning 80 percent or less than the area median income (AMI). There are significantly more LMI Renter occupied households (61.8 percent of total households) compared to owner occupied households (32.1 percent of total households). Figure D-13 shows that census tracts in the northern portion of the County, in or near the communities of Anaheim. Santa Ana, Westminster, and the University of California, Irvine, have the highest populations of LMI households (75-100 percent of households). Other areas in Orange County showing census tracts with high populations of LMI households (50-75 percent of households) are in the northern part of the County, in or near the cities of Garden Grove. Anaheim, Buena Park, Orange. Laguna Woods, and ir he southern part of the County. in or near the cities of Laguna Woods, San Juan Capistrano. and Sat Clemente.
Table D-8
Household Income Category by Tenure - Orange County (2017) Income Category Owner Renter Total
0%-30% of AMI 8.3% 23.7% 14.9%
31%-50% of AMI 8.9% 17.4% 12.5%
51%-80% of AMI 14.9 20.7% 17.4%
81%-100% of AMI 9.9% 10.5% 10.2%
Greater than 100% of AMI 57.9% 27.7% 45%
Total 588,550 436.425 1.024.975
Source: HUD CHAS (based on 2013-2017 ACS), 2020.
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Figure D-13
LMI Population - Orange County
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Angeles
Laguna B
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Camp Pin
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Low to Moderate Income Population (Tract) - (HUD)
:: Laguna Niguel Boundary 25% - 50%
Source: Esri, HERE, Garmin,
50% - 75% NGA. USGS, NPS
Percent of Low/ Moderate
Income Population 75% - 100%
- < 25%
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Local Trends
As shown in Table D-9, owner occupied households represent the majority of households in Laguna Niguel (71 percent of households compared to 29 percent renter occupied). Most owner households are in higher income levels, with 72.3 percent of owner households making more than 80 percent of the City's AMI. while only 45.6 percent of renter households make more than 80 percent of the City's AMI. Approximately 54.4 percent of renter households in Laguna Niguel make less than 80 percent of City's AMI, which HUD defines as an LMI household. This is a stark contrast to owner households making less than 80 percent of the City's AMI, 26.8 percent of households. According to the 2019 ACS, the median income in Laguna Niguel is $108,537 annually. This is higher than the County's 2019 median income of $90.234 annually, and the neighboring cities of Dana Point (S99,409 annually). Irvine ($105.126 annually), and Laguna Hills ($100.985 annually), however less than Laguna Beach ($129.983 annually) and Aliso Viejo (S112,689 annually).
Table D-9
Household Income Category by Tenure - Laguna Niguel (2017) Income Category Owner Renter Total
8.3% 15.6% 10.5%
0%-30% of AMI 9.1%
31%-50% of AMI 7.4% 13.2%
51%-80% of AMI 11.1% 25.6% 15.4%
81%-100% of AMI 6.5% 12.5% 8.3%
66.8% 33.1% 56.8%
Greater than 100% of AMI 25.075
Total 17,685 7,390
Source: HUD CHAS (based on 2013-2017 ACS). 2017.
Sites Inventory
The distribution of RHNA opportunity sites by census tract LMI population is shown in Figure D-14. As seen in this map. several of the City's opportunity sites are in census tracts with LMI populations of 25-50 percent. A total of 782 potential units (out of the total 1,443 units) are located in census tracts with LMI populations of 25-50 percent. The City provides a mix of income levels in census tracts with less than 25 percent LMI populations and in tracts with 25-50 percent LMI households, which helps to expand diverse housing opportunities.
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Figure D-14
Sites Inventory by LMI Population - Laguna Niguel
Laglina Nig
San Juan
Capistrono
Low to Moderate Income Population (Tract) - (HUD)
25% - 50%
:: Laguna Niguel Boundary Lower Income
Source: City of Lagun:
Percent of Low/Moderate 1 50% - 75% Niguel, Bureau of Land Income Supported Management. Esri, HERE
Income Population д 75% - 100% Garmin. GeoTechnologies
Above Moderate Income Ine. NIGA USGS
Moderate Income • < 25%
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5. Housing Choice Vouchers (HCV)
Public housing agencies are responsible for administering HCVs. which are used to help very-low-income families secure decent housing at an affordable cost through subsidies provided directly to landlords. HCVs in Orange County are managed by the Orange County Housing Authority (OCHA) under their Special Housing Programs. HCVs and other OCHA programs help prevent homelessness, assist residents with relocation, and provide support to separated families, veterans, and the disabled.
An article posted in the Regional Science and Urban Economics Journal in 2020 shows that the HCV program is now the largest low-income housing subsidy in the country. They relieve the rent burdens placed on low- income households, which prevents overcrowded households and reduces the risk of homelessness. However. it has not been as successful as hoped in helping of HCV recipients move to areas with lower poverty and better educational opportunities.
Regional Trends
Figure D-15 shows that HCV use is concentrated in the central and northern portions of Orange County cities such as Fullerton, Brea, Garden Grove, Anaheim, and Westminster contain census tracts with HC concentrations that range from 15 to 60 percent, while the southern and coastal regions of Orange County generally have low HCV concentrations.
Local Trends
Figure D-16 shows the proportion of renter households in Laguna Niguel that receive Housing Choice Vouchers (HCVS). According to the data, 2.14 percent of renters in tract 423.30. 0.89 percent of renters in tract 423.20, and 9.55 percent of renters in tract 423.15 receive HCVs.
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Figure D-15
Housing Choice Vouchers - Orange County
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Housing Choice Vouchers (Tract)
: * Laguna Niguel Boundary 5% - 15%
Source: Esri, HERE, Garmir
15% - 30% NGA, USGS, NPS
HCV Public Percent
] No HCV 30% - 60%
Less than 5% Over 60%
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Figure D-16
Renter Households with Housing Choice Vouchers - Laguna Niguel Rd
Aliso Viejo
Laguna Niguel
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Valley P
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San Juan
Capistrano
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Housing Choice Vouchers (Tract)
:: Laguna Niguel Boundary • Less than 5% 30% - 60%
HCV Public Percent 5% - 15% • Over 60%
15% - 30% Management, Esri, HERE,
• No HCV Garmin, GeoTechnologies
Inc., NGA. USGS
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6. Racially and Ethnically Concentrated Areas
a. Racially and Ethnically Concentrated Areas of Poverty (R/ECAP) Racially and ethnically concentrated areas of poverty (R/ECAP) are geographies where a high percentage of the population are people of color who have lower incomes. HUD has identified census tracts with a non- white population of greater than 50 percent and with 40 percent or more of individuals living at or below the poverty line or are three or more times the average poverty rate for the metropolitan/micropolitan area. whichever threshold is lower.
Regional Trends
As shown in Figure D-17, the only designated R/ECAP in Orange County is in Costa Mesa. Approximately
9.5 percent of Orange County's population is below poverty level (Table D-10). Most racial/ethnic groups experience poverty at a higher rate than White residents, while Hispanic or Latino populations experience poverty at the same rate (17.5 percent). The two or more races population experiences the lowest rate below the poverty level (15.9 percent). The racial/ethnic group that experiences the highest rate of poverty is the Black or African American population (21.8 percent).
Table D-10
Population Below the Poverty Level by Race - Orange County and Laguna Niguel (2019) Orange County Laguna Niguel
% Below Poverty % Below Poverty
Total Level Total Level
Black or African American alone 38,536,055 21.8% 1.006 0.3% American Indian and Alaska Native alone 3.066,848 21.4% 139 0.0% Asian alone 18,833,840 10.2% 6.793 8.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone 594.585 17.6% 231 21.2% Some other race alone 23.501.829 19.0% 3,859 19.0%
Two or more races 41.128.818 15.4% 3.814 10.4%
Hispanic or Latino origin (any race) 61.398,400 17.5% 10,764 8.5% White alone, not Hispanic or Latino 1,272.879 17.5% 43,724 5.7% 188,537,199 9.5% 65.699 7.2%
Total
Source: 2015-2019 ACS (5-Year Estimates) Table S1701.
Local Trends
There are no R/ECAP areas in Laguna Niguel: however, census tracts 423.34 and 423.35 are considered to have 10-20 percent of their population with income levels below the poverty line. As shown in Table D-10, Laguna Niguel has a smaller population below the poverty level (7.2 percent) compared to Orange County (9.5 percent). Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander residents make up the largest proportion of residents below the poverty line in the City, with 21.2 percent. The "some other race" category makes up
19.0 percent of residents below the poverty line, while the Black/African American population has the lowest poverty rate of only 0.3 percent. Figure D-18 shows poverty status by tract in Laguna Niguel. All RHNA opportunity sites are located in census tracts with less than 10 percent of the population below the poverty D-30
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Figure D-17
RECAPs - Orange County
West Covina
Chin
Angele Ching Hills Mira coma
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Santa
Sita
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Niguel
Laguna B
lan Clemente
Camp Fem
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Racially or Ethnically Concentrated Areas of Poverty (R/ECAPs) - (HUD, 2009 - 2013) 5= Laguna Niguel Boundary /, 1 - R/ECAP Area Source: Esri. HERE. Garmin.
NGA, USGS, NPS
Current R/ECAP Score
-70 - Not a R/ECAP
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Figure D-18
Poverty Status - Laguna Niguel
Laguna Nig
0 025 05
Poverty Status (Tract) - ACS (2015-2019)
:: Laguna Niguel Boundary Percent of Population whose 10% • 20% income in the past 12 months 20% - 30% Source City of Laguna Niguel, Bureau of Land
is below poverty level 30% - 40% Management. Esri, HERE Garmin GeoTechnologies,
< 10% > 40% Inc., NGA, USGS
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b. Racially and Ethnically Concentrated Areas of Affluence (RCAAs) Racially and Ethnically Concentrated Areas of Affluence (RCAAs) are also critical areas to identify to facilitate new housing development. While HUD looks at racial/ethnic concentrations and poverty to define R/ECAPs, HUD defines RCAAs as affluent, white communities. The RCAA concept was originally created by scholars at the University of Minnesota to provide a holistic analysis of poverty through illustrating the polarities between race and poverty, and Affluent. White communities. Based on this concept. HCD created a new version of the RCAA to reflect California's diversity and regional conditions more accurately. The HCD version of the RCAA helps local jurisdictions with their R/ECAP and RCAA analysis pursuant to AB 686 and AB 1304. HCD defines RCAAs as census tracts with a location quotient (representing how much higher or lower the census tracts total white population is compared to the average percentage of the total white population for all census tracts in the given COG) of more than 1.25 and a median income 1.5 times higher than the COG AMI (or 1.5x the State AMI, whichever is lower).
Regional Trends
Figure D-19 shows RCAAs in Orange County. Most census tracts in the southern part of the County are RCAAs. Some census tracts located along the coast in northern and central Orange County are considered RCAAs in communities such as Newport Beach, Huntington Beach, and Seal Beach. while RCAA census tracts also exist in the inland portion of the County in communities such as Orange, Anaheim Hills. Brea.
Yorba Linda and unincorporated North Tustin.
Local Trends
Half of Laguna Niguel's census tracts (eight of the City's 16 census tracts) are considered RCAAs (Figure D-20). Census tracts 423.24 to the south, 423.31, 423.30, 423.29, and 423.15 in the middle and eastern boundary, and 423.35, 423.34, and 423.20 in the north of the City are not considered RCAAs. In n the SCAG Region, the average percentage of the total White population is 31.75 percent and the 2019 AMI is $76.024.
All census tracts in Laguna Niguel not considered an RCAA have a location quotient higher than 1.25. however, do not have an AMI of 1.5 times greater than the COG or State AMI.
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Figure D-19
RCAAs - Orange County
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West Covina Pomona
Los Angeles
00 Eastios Chino
Angeles Ching Hills Mira Loma
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Norwalk
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Corona
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Racially Concentrated Areas of Affluence (RCAA) - ACS (2015 - 2019) :: Laguna Niguel Boundary Source: Esri, HERE. Garmin.
NGA, USGS. NPS
O - Not an RCAA
7A 1 - RCAA
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Figure D-20
RCAAs - Laguna Niguel
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Laguna Niguiet
Marguerite PAw!
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Marina Hillo Golden
Camino Capist.ano
San Juan
Capistrano
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Racially Concentrated Areas of Affluence (RCAA) - ACS (2015 -2019) • = Laguna Niguel Boundary
Source: City of Laguna
Niguel. Bureau of Land
O - Not an RCAA Management, Esri, HERE,
Garmin. INCREMENT P.
22 1 - RCAA NGA, USGS
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Figure D-21
Median Income and Non-White Population - Laguna Niguel
Racial Demographics 2010 (Block Group) - Graduated Dots * Laguna Niguel Boundary 40º% - 60% < $55,000
60% - 80% < $87,100 (HCD 2020 Slate Source City of Laguna Percent of Total Non-White Niguel, Bureau of Land
Median Income Management, Esri. HERE.
Population 80%. 100%
< $125,000 Garmin GeoTechnologies,
• 0-20% Median Income Inc., NGA, USGS
Greater than $125,000
• 20% - 40% - < $30,000
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D. Access to Opportunity
1. Overview
The AFFH final rule defines significant disparities in access to opportunity as "substantial and measurable differences in access to educational, transportation, economic, and other opportunities in a community based
33. on protected class related to housing."
The Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) and the California Tax Credit Allocation Committee (TCAC) assembled the California Fair Housing Task Force (Task Force) to "provide research. evidence-based policy recommendations, and other strategic recommendations to HCD and other related state agencies/departments to further fair housing goals (as defined by HCD)." The opportunity maps identify resource levels across the state "to accompany new policies aimed at increasing access to high opportunity areas for families with children in housing financed with 9 percent Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTCs)". These opportunity maps are created from composite scores for indicators in three domains - economic, environmental and education. Results of the domain scores categorize census tracts as Highest Resource, High Resource, Moderate Resource, Moderate Resource (Rapidly Changing). Low Resource, or areas of High Segregation and Poverty. To identify resource areas, census tracts were filtered by a measure of poverty and racial segregation. The criteria for these filters were:
• Poverty: Tracts with at least 30 percent of the population under the federal poverty line:
Racial Segregation: Tracts with location quotient higher than 1.25 for Blacks, Hispanics, Asians, or all people of color in comparison to the County as a whole Table D-11 shows the complete list of indicators used to generate resource opportunity composite scores.
Table D-11
Domains and Indicators for Opportunity Maps
Domain Indicator
Economic Poverty
Adult education
Employment
Job proximity
Median home value
Environmental CalEnviro Screen 3.0 pollution indicators and values Education Math proficiency
Reading proficiency
High School graduation rates
Student poverty rates
Source: California Fair Housing Task Force. Methodology for the 2020 TCAC/HCD Opportunity Maps, December 2020 The TCAC/HCD maps assign each census tract a score ranging from 0-1 for each of the three domains shown in Table D-11. Higher scores indicate greater access to opportunity in the domain. Census tracts also receive composite scores, which combine access to opportunity across domains. Composite scores are ranked by level of resources (low, moderate, high, highest, and high poverty and segregation). These resource designations and areas of high poverty and segregation are illustrated through the TCAC Opportunity Maps and provide a means of identifying the degree of access to opportunity in different geographic areas.
The Opportunity Maps help to inform the development of policies and programs to remediate conditions in low resource areas and areas of high segregation and poverty, along with identifying housing sites in higher opportunity areas.
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2. Composite Opportunity Scores
As seen in Figure D-22, the highest composite opportunity scores in Orange County are located along coastal communities, in the southern portion, and in the northeastern portion of the County. In the northern-central portion of Orange County, communities such as Anaheim, Garden Grove, Orange, Santa Ana, and Irvine consist of the largest concentration of Low Resource and High Segregation and Poverty census tracts.
Table D-12 shows the opportunity map scores for each Census tract in Laguna Niguel. The overall rankings of all census tracts in Orange County are the basis for each census tracts resource categories. The TCAC Composite Opportunity Map categorizes census tracts in the southwestern portion, and two in the northern portion of Laguna Niguel as the highest resource areas. Other census tracts are categorized as high resource areas and moderate resource areas. Laguna Niguel's opportunity scores are consistent with composite scores of surrounding tracts in southern, coastal Orange County. Areas with less favorable rankings exist directly north in Laguna Woods, Newport Beach, and Costa Mesa and to the South in Dana Point and San Juan Capistrano.
Table D-12
Opportunity Scores 2021
Economic Education Environmental Composite Index Resource Tract Domain Score Domain Score Domain Score Score Category 423.37 0.522 0.367 0.938 0.061 Moderate
423.15 0.296 0.610 0.813 0.165 Moderate
423.33 0.811 0.740 0.731 0.454 Highest
423.32 0.724 0.553 0.991 0.421 High
423.31 0.754 0.600 0.958 0.429 Highest
423.30 0.205 0.610 0.972 0.180 Moderate
423.29 0.423 0.610 0.983 0.326 High
423.36 0.596 0.787 0.962 0.497 Highest
423.35 0.432 0.821 0.917 0.427 Highest
423.34 0.312 0.724 0.867 0.285 High
423.19 0.376 0.918 0.775 0.412 High
423.17 0.458 0.728 1.000 0.468 Highest
423.24 0.492 0.728 0.981 0.442 Highest
423.25 0.844 0.775 0.990 0.611 Highest
423.26 0.523 0.775 0.989 0.484 Highest
423.20 0.437 0.678 0.847 0.316 High
Figure D-23 shows the City's housing opportunity sites as they relate to opportunity areas. Most of the City's opportunity sites are located in the highest resource areas. Of the potential housing units identified in the sites inventory (Appendix B), over half are located in either high or moderate resource areas, while a significant number of additional units that are not site-specific (e.g., ADUs and SB 9 urban lot splits) are expected in the highest resource areas.
The following sections further analyze specific economic, educational, environmental, and transportation opportunities.
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3. Educational Opportunity
The California Fair Housing Task force uses math proficiency, reading proficiency, high school graduation rates and student poverty rates as indicators to measure education opportunities.
A higher concentration of lower education scores are found in the northern portion of the County near Anaheim, Orange, and Santa Ana and in the southern portion of the County in Lake Forest and Laguna Woods, along with Dana Point, San Juan Capistrano, and San Clemente, which neighbor Laguna Niguel.
Most of these tracts scored below 0.25. Higher educational scores are found primarily in communities along the coast, including Laguna Niguel, Laguna Beach, Huntington Beach and Seal Beach, and in some inland areas such as Brea, Yorba Linda, Irvine and Mission Viejo (Figure D-24).
GreatSchools is a nonprofit organization that provides school information across the nation for parents pursuing a quality education for their children, as well as data for researchers and policy makers.
GreatSchools rates schools based on Student Progress or Academic Progress, College Readiness, Equity, and Test Scores. The school ratings follow a 1-10 scale where ratings at the lower end of the scale (1-4) signal that the school is "below average." 5-6 indicate "average," and 7-10 are "above average." Figure D-25 and Figure D-26 show that most schools in Laguna Niguel are private indicated by a gray pinpoint; however. seven of the nine public schools scored "above average" while two scored "average." These ratings correspond with the TCAC's Education Score map for the City presented in Figure D-27 The census tract that scored the lowest education domain score (0.25-0.5) only contains one private school, the California Learning Academy. The census tracts that have education domain scores of 0.5-0.75) contain schools with both "average" and "above average" schools. Census tracts which contain all "above average" schools have a domain score of 0.75 or greater.
The Public Health Alliance of Southern California (Alliance) created the Healthy Places Index (HPI), as a tool for community leaders, policymakers, academics and other stakeholders to advance community health and equity. The HPI measures community index through economic, education, social, transportation, neighborhood. housing, clean environment, and healthcare access to measure healthy community conditions.
According to the HPI, Laguna Niguel has healthier education conditions than 80.8 percent of the rest of California. 53.6 percent of the population in all the City's census tracts have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is in the highest quartile for healthy conditions. This is greater than the County's 40.6 percent of the population that holds a bachelor's degree or higher: however, both the City and County are in the highest quartile. 94.8 percent of the City's high school-aged population is enrolled in high school, which is the 42.3 percentile for healthy conditions. In Orange County, 94.4 percent of the high school-aged population is enrolled in high school. The County is in the 55.8 percentile for healthy community conditions, with an overall higher percentile than the City.
Census tracts in the northeastern part of the City, with the exception of tracts 423.34 and 423.20 which have education domain scores in the 0.5-0.75 range: have education domain scores greater than 0.75, indicating the most positive education outcomes. Census tracts throughout the middle portion of the City have education domain scores in the 0.5-0.75 range while census tract 423.37, in the southern corner of the City is the only tract with a score in the 0.25 to 0.5 range. No census tracts in Laguna Niguel scored an education domain score of less than 0.25, which indicates less positive education outcomes.
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4. Access to Transportation
According to SCAG's regional plan, Connect SoCal 2020-2045 Regional Transportation Plan/Sustainable Communities Strategy (RTP/SCS), employment growth has brought many people to the region: however. high housing cost is cited as one of the reasons the SCAG region has lost more people to other states and regions than it has gained. High housing cost in coastal areas has resulted in many residents moving inland, further away from job centers to afford a home. Combined with characteristics of urban sprawl and freeway connectivity which shape the regions-built environment, along with an overall lack of transit, vehicular dependency has become paramount to the region creating excessive volumes of traffic congestion and inequalities for lower-income workers.
AllTransit is a mapping tool that analyzes the social and economic impact of transit, using employment. economic, equity. health, transit quality, and mobility network factors as indicators to assign an overall transit score. According to AllTransit, in 2019 Orange County had a Performance Score of 4.2 (out of 10), indicating a low combination of trips per week and number of jobs accessible by transit (Figure D-28). northern Orange County exist in Garden Grove. Anaheim, Fullerton, Santa Ana, Costa Mesa, Huntington Beach and adjacent areas. In south Orange County, Lake Forest, Laguna Niguel, Dana Point, and San Clemente contain HQTAs (Figure D-29).
According to AllTransit. Laguna Niguel had an AllTransit Performance Score of 2.8 (out of 10) indicating a low combination of trips per week and number of jobs accessible by transit. Figure D-30 shows that the northeastern area of the City, which is closest to the Interstate 5 corridor, has the highest scores compared to the rest of the City. According to AllTransit, on average, households are located within a half mile of two transit stops and 1.14 percent of commuters in Laguna Niguel use transit.
In Laguna Niguel, commuter rail service is provided by Metrolink, a train system offering connections across southern California. with service Monday through Friday from roughly 4 AM to 8 PM and a reduced schedule on weekends. The Laguna Niguel/Mission Viejo Metrolink station is located on Camino Capistrano south of Crown Valley Parkway in the Laguna Niguel Gateway Specific Plan area. Compared to regional bus service.
Metrolink offers quicker (though more expensive) access to the destinations and employment centers throughout southern California. Discounts are available for seniors, students, youths, active military. disabled, or those on Medicare.
Local and regional bus service is provided by the Orange County Transit Authority (OCTA). Routes that operate in Laguna Niguel include line 90, with north/south stops along Golden Lantern Street. line 91 with north/south stops along Camino Capistrano and Cabot Road, line 85 along Crown Valley Parkway, and line 87 along Alicia Parkway. These bus and rail public transportation opportunities provide excellent access to the lower-income sites inventory identified in Appendix B.
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5. Economic Opportunity
A community's access to economic opportunities is based on five indicators: poverty, adult education. employment. job proximity, and median home value.
The SCAG region's economy has grown to be the 15' largest in the world and is supported by nearly 19 million people in a 6-county area that spans more than 38,000 square miles. The SCAG region has seen a large influx of "domestic in-migrants" which means new residents moving to the region from other parts of the country. These domestic in-migrants tend to have a higher education level than domestic out-migrants.
Many regional economists believe this to be an indicator of a booming mega-region. While this can be great for the region's economy, it also presents economic challenges for low- and moderate-income families who are native to Southern California.
HUD's Job Proximity Index measures accessibility of households to jobs in the region. Index scores range from 0 to 100, where a higher score indicates higher access to employment opportunities. In Orange County. the highest job proximity values are in the central part of the County, in the cities of Newport Beach. Costa Mesa. Irvine. Lake Forest and Orange (Figure D-31). Areas with lower proximity to jobs are in the northern and southern portions of the County, in the cities of Huntington Beach, Westminster, Garden Grove, La Habra and in southern Orange County, in the cities of Mission Viejo, the community of Ladera Ranch.
Laguna Niguel, San Juan Capistrano, Dana Point and San Clemente. These communities all contain census block groups with scores of less than 20, indicating lower job proximity.
The job proximity index scores, combined with poverty, adult education, employment, and median home value are used in generating TCAC Economic Composite scores. TCAC economic scores range from 0 to 1, where higher values indicate more positive economic outcomes. Figure D-32 shows the TCAC economic scores by census tract in Orange County. The highest economic scores in the County are primarily located in the coastal communities, as well as some inland communities. Census tracts in coastal communities with the highest economic scores are in the cities of Laguna Beach. Newport Beach, Costa Mesa, Huntington Beach. and Seal Beach. Inland Orange County census tracts with the highest economic scores are in the cities of Tustin, Yorba Linda and Placentia. These communities all contain census tracts with economic opportunity scores of 0.75 or greater.
Figure D-33 shows the HUD jobs proximity scores by block group in Laguna Niguel. As seen in this map. the southern corner and central portion of the City have jobs proximity scores of less than 20, indicating the lower proximity to jobs. while areas along the northern boundary of the City have jobs proximity scores ranging between 20-40, and some block groups in the furthest east portion of the City have scores between 40-60 and others have scores between 60-80, indicating higher job proximity. Opportunity sites in the Laguna Niguel Gateway area are located in the area with highest job proximity, which expands economic opportunity for lower-income households.
As discussed previously, the TCAC economic scores are a composite of jobs proximity, poverty, adult education, employment, and median home value characteristics. Figure D-34 shows census tracts in Laguna Niguel that have a mix of economic opportunities. Census tracts with lower middle range economic opportunity scores (0.25-0.50), upper middle range economic opportunity scores (0.50-0.75), and the most positive economic opportunity scores (>0.75) are scattered throughout the City. One tract in the central portion of the city has a lower economic opportunity score (<0.25). Potential housing sites in the Laguna Niguel Gateway area are located in areas with high (>0.75) and moderate (0.25-0.50) economic opportunity scores, while potential ADUs in single-family neighborhoods with high economic opportunity scores provide enhanced opportunities for lower-income households.
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Figure D-34
TCAC Economic Scores - Laguna Niguel
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6. Environmental Conditions
The TCAC Environmental Domain Scores are based on CalEnviroScreen 3.0 scores, compiled by the Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA). CalEnviroScreen 3.0 scores help to identify California communities by census tract that are disproportionately burdened by, and vulnerable to, multiple sources of pollution. CalEnviroScreen also considers socioeconomic factors such as educational attainment. linguistic isolation. poverty, and unemployment. TCAC Environmental Scores range from 0 to 1, with higher scores indicating more positive environmental outcomes.
In Orange County, the census tracts with the lowest TCAC environmental scores are located along the eastern boundary of the County, in census tracts near the Interstate 5 and State Route 133 interchange in Irvine (Figure D-35). Other census tracts with low environmental scores are in central portions of the county such as Irvine. Orange, Anaheim, Fullerton and Brea, and in census tracts along the coast in communities such as Seal Beach and Newport Beach.
While Figure D-35 shows TCAC Environmental Scores in Laguna Niguel based on CalEnviroScreen 3.0. the Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment released CalEnviroScreen 4.0 in October 2021.
CalEnviroScreen 4.0 uses percentiles to score environmental quality of each census tract, where the lower the percentile, the higher the environmental quality is within that census tract. Based on CalEnviroScreen 4.0 (Figure D-36), the northern portion of Orange County has the highest scores, and the southern portion of the County has the lowest.
In Laguna Niguel, all census tracts (with the exception of tracts 423.32 and 423.17, which have no data received the highest TCAC environmental scores (Figure D-37). Laguna Niguel's environmental scores are consistent with the environmental scores of census tracts in communities that neighbor Laguna Niguel with the exception for some census tracts in Dana Point and San Juan Capistrano, which scored in the lower and moderate environmental scores.
As shown in Figure D-38, census tracts in Laguna Niguel located along the northern and eastern boundary of the City (423.20. 423.34, 423.35. 423.15. 423.30, and 423.31) scored in the 20 percentile while all other census tracts in the City scored in the 10" percentile, indicating the highest environmental outcomes. All of the City's housing opportunity sites are located in census tracts in the top 10-20 percentiles for environmental scores.
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7. Healthy Places
The Public Health Alliance of Southern California (Alliance) created the Healthy Places Index (HIPI) as a tool for analyzing community health conditions in order to inform strategies for positive change. The HPI measures a combination of 25 community characteristics such as housing, education, economic, and social factors which results in a healthy community conditions index score, represented as a percentile compared to the State of California. Lower HPI scores indicate lower community health conditions. Figure D-39 shows the HPI scores in Orange County by census tract. As seen in this map, most tracts in the southern, central inland, and coastal tracts have HPI scores greater than the 60" percentile, with a few lower percentile outliers.
There tends to be a greater number of tracts with HPI scores lower than the 20th percentile scattered throughout the northern part of the County, with many scoring in the 20"h-40" and 40-60* percentiles. The northern part of the county contains significantly fewer census tracts with higher HPI scores greater than the 60th percentile. Some communities in northern Orange County have also been identified as having lower access to opportunity, higher concentrations of low-and moderate-income households, and greater concentrations of minority groups.
Figure D-40 shows that most census tracts in Laguna Niguel have the highest HPI scores (80"-100** percentile), indicating excellent community health conditions as they relate to economic, education, social. transportation, neighborhood, housing. clean environment, and healthcare access factors. With the exception of some vacant single-family lots, all of the parcels in the City's sites inventory are located in areas with HP! scores in the two highest categories.
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HPI Percentile - Laguna Niguel
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E. Disproportionate Needs
The AFFH Rule Guidebook defines disproportionate housing needs as "a condition in which there are significant disparities in the proportion of members of a protected class experiencing a category of housing needs when compared to the proportion of a member of any other relevant groups or the total population experiencing the category of housing need in the applicable geographic area." (24 C.F.R. § 5.152) The following analysis of disproportionate housing needs assesses cost burden (also referred to as "overpayment"), overcrowding, and substandard housing.
Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS) data developed by the Census Bureau for HUD provides detailed information on housing needs by income level for different types of households. Housing problems considered in the CHAS include:
Housing cost burden, including utilities, exceeding 30 percent of gross income:
• Severe housing cost burden, including utilities, exceeding 50 percent of gross income:
Overcrowded conditions (housing units with more than one person per room): and/or • Units with physical defects (lacking complete kitchen or bathroom)
1. Cost Burden
Regional Trends
In Orange County, higher concentrations of cost burdened renters are located in the north-central portion of the County where there are more census tracts with 60-80 percent of the renter-occupied household population paying greater than 30 percent of their income on housing. The southern portion of the County has fewer cost burdened renters; however, there are large concentrations of census tracts with 40-80 percent of the renter-occupied household population that are cost burdened (Figure D-41). Figure D-42 shows owner- occupied households that are cost burdened in Orange County. In the northern portion of the county there are significantly more census tracts with 60-80 percent of owner-occupied households paying more than 30 percent of their income on housing compared to southern Orange County. In addition, there are several tracts with greater than 80 percent of owners experiencing cost burden, while there are none in the southern part of the County.
Local Trends
As discussed previously in Table II-7 of Chapter II - Housing Needs Assessment, approximately 57 percent of renter households in Laguna Niguel pay over 30 percent of income for housing, while 27 percent pay over 50 percent of income for housing. Among owner households overpayment is less common, with 33 percent paying over 30 percent of income and 16 percent paying over 50 percent of income for housing.
Figure D-43 and Figure D-44 show cost burden in Laguna Niguel by census tract and tenure. According to where over 60 percent of households were reported as overpaying. and over 80 percent were overpaying in tract 423.31. Based on a comparison of 2010-2014 and 2015-2019 ACS data, the trend for overpayment has been mixed in Laguna Niguel, with overpayment rates increasing in some tracts but decreasing in others.
Overpayment among homeowners in Laguna Niguel is less common than for renters, with rates for census tracts ranging from 20 to 60 percent. Based on a comparison of 2010-2014 and 2015-2019 ACS data, rates of homeowner overpayment have been decreasing in some portions of the city while increasing in others.
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2. Overcrowding
Overcrowding is defined as a housing unit with more than one person per room (including dining and living rooms but excluding bathrooms and kitchens) and extreme overcrowding is defined as having more than 1.5 occupants per room. Overcrowding in a community can be an indicator of the lack of available housing at affordable cost.
Regional Trends
According to ACS 2015-2019 estimates, about 8.8 percent of all households in Orange County live in overcrowded conditions while about 3.1 percent of households are severely overcrowded (Table D-13).
Among renters, about 15.8 percent of households experience overcrowded conditions, with about 6 percent being severely overcrowded. For homeowners, about 3.7 percent of households experience overcrowded conditions, with about 1 percent being severely overcrowded.
As seen in Figure D-45 overcrowded households are primarily located in the northern portion of the County. in communities such as Anaheim, Garden Grove, Orange, and Santa Ana. Some analysts believe that the overcrowding rate is actually higher due to under-reporting.
Table D-13
Overcrowded Households - Orange County
Overcrowded Severely Overcrowded
Tenure (>1 person per room) (>1.5 persons per room)
Owner-Occupied 3.7% 1.0%
15.8% 6.0%
Renter-Occupied
8.8% 3.1%
All Households
Source: 2015-2019 ACS
Local Trends
Compared to the county as a whole, overcrowding is relatively low in Laguna Niguel. As shown in Table D-14, only 0.7 of owner-occupied households are overcrowded, with about 0.1 percent severely overcrowded. A higher portion of renter occupied households experienced overcrowded conditions. with about 8.3 percent of renter-occupied households being overcrowded and 3.1 percent severely overcrowded.
In total, only 3.1 percent of households were reported as overcrowded, compared to 8.8 percent for the county as a whole. Laguna Niguel's rate of overcrowded households is also less that the Statewide average of 8.2 percent in all census tracts (Figure D-46).
Table D-14
Overcrowded Households - Laguna Niguel
Overcrowded everely Overcrowde
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Owner-Occupied 0.7% 0.1%
Renter-Occupied 8.3% 3.1%
All Households 3.1% 1.0%
Source: 2015-2019 ACS
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3. Substandard Housing Conditions
A common indicator of substandard housing is lacking complete kitchen and plumbing facilities. In addition, residential structures that are over 30 years old generally require minor repairs and modernization improvements, while units over 50 years old are likely to require major rehabilitation such as roofing. plumbing, and electrical system repairs.
Regional Trends
As shown in Table D-15 about 1.6 percent of all Orange County households lack complete kitchen facilities and about 0.2 percent lack complete plumbing facilities. Incomplete kitchen facilities are more common among renter-occupied households, affecting about 3.3 percent. while only affecting about 0.3 percent of owner-occupied households. Only about 0.2 percent of owner and renter households have incomplete plumbing facilities.
Table D-15
Substandard Housing Conditions - Orange County
Tenure Lacking Complete Kitchen Facilities Lacking Complete Plumbing Facilities Owner 0.3% 0.2%
Renter 3.3% 0.2%
All Households 1.6% 0.2%
Source: American Community Survey. 2015-2019 (5-Year Estimates).
Another indicator of substandard housing conditions and rehabilitation needs is the age of a municipality's housing stock. According to Table D-16, about 75 percent of the county's housing stock was built before 1990 and is more than 30 years old, indicating this proportion of housing units may need minor repairs, or major rehabilitation.
Table D-16
Age of Housing Stock - Orange County
1969 or Earlier 1970-1989 1990 or Later
(50+ Years) (30-50 Years) (<30 Years) Total Housing Units
37.1% 38.2% 24.7% 1.100,449
Source: American Community Survey. 2015-2019
Local Trends
At the City level, only about 0.7 percent of households lack complete kitchen facilities in Laguna Niguel (Table D-17), a much lower proportion than the county as a whole. A larger portion of renter households lack complete kitchen facilities (1.3 percent) compared to owners (0.5 percent). Among owner households, 0.9 percent reported incomplete plumbing facilities while no renters reported incomplete plumbing.
Overall, Laguna Niguel has a greater proportion of households that lack complete plumbing facilities compared to the County, (0.6 percent of households in the City compared to 0.2 percent of households in the County). While the City has an overall higher rate of households lacking complete plumbing facilities, no renter-occupied households in Laguna Niguel lack complete plumbing facilities, while 0.2 percent of renters Countywide do.
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Table D-17
Substandard Housing Conditions - Laguna Niguel
Tenure Lacking Complete Kitchen Facilities Lacking Complete Plumbing Facilities Owner 0.5% 0.9%
Renter 1.3% 0.0%
All Households 0.7% 0.6%
Source: American Community Survey, 2015-2019 (5-Year Estimates).
As shown in Table D-18, about 68 percent of the City's housing stock was built before 1990, indicating a potential need for minor repairs or major rehabilitation.
Table D-18
Age of Housing Stock - Laguna Niguel
1969 or Earlier 970-198 1990 or Later
(50+ Years) 0-50 Year (<30 Years) Total Housing Units
6.3% 62.1% 31.6% 27.235
Source: American Community Survey, 2015-2019
4. Displacement Risk
HCD defines sensitive communities as "communities that currently have populations vulnerable to displacement in the event of increased development or drastic shifts in housing cost." The following characteristics define a vulnerable community:
° The share of very-low-income residents is above 20 percent; and The tract meets two of the following criteria:
Share of renters is above 40 percent.
Share of people of color is above 50 percent.
Share of verv-low-income households (50 percent AMI or below) that are severely rent burdened households is above the county median,
They or areas in proximity have been experiencing displacement pressures (percent change in rent above County median for rent increases), or
Difference between census tract median rent and median rent for surrounding tracts above median for all tracts in county (rent gap).
Regional Trends
UC Berkeley and the University of Toronto created the Urban Displacement Project to help identify populations that are vulnerable to displacement, which they define as "sensitive communities." If a community has greater than 40 percent renters and greater than 50 percent people of color, combined with the population of low-income renters experiencing extreme housing cost burden, it is considered vulnerable to displacement. As seen in Figure D-47, communities in the northern part of Orange County contain most of the census tracts considered as "sensitive communities." These census tracts are in communities such as Santa Ana. Garden Grove, and Anaheim. Other sensitive communities are in the City of Huntington Beach.
Newport Beach. Laguna Niguel, Dana Point. San Juan Capistrano. San Clemente, and Lake Forest.
Local Trends
In Laguna Niguel, census tract 423.30. located north of Marina Hills Drive between Golden Lantern and Niguel Road, is the only tract that is identified as a sensitive community by the Urban Displacement Project (Figure D-48). This tract also has higher concentrations of LMI households (see Figure D-13), concentrations of racial/ethnic minorities (see Figure D-5) and cost-burdened renters (see Figure D-41).
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5. Homelessness
Regional Trends
HUD requires all Continuum of Care programs to conduct a biennial point-in-time (PIT) unsheltered and an annual sheltered count of persons experiencing homelessness. The Orange County Continuum of Care (CoC CA-602) conducted their 2022 sheltered PIT count on the night of Monday, February 21. 2022. The unsheltered PIT count occurred over the course of 3 days, beginning on Tuesday. February 22 and ending on Thursday. February 24. According to the 2022 PIT count (Table D-19), there were a total of 5.718 persons in Orange County experiencing homelessness. Of this total. 3.057 (53.5 percent) were unsheltered while 2,661 (46.5 percent) were sheltered. Since the County's 2015 PIT. the 2022 homeless population increased by about 22.1 percent (4.452 persons experiencing homelessness in 2015 compared to 5.718 in 2022), but the number of homeless persons has decreased by about 20 percent since 2019(6.860 persons experiencing homelessness in 2019 compared to 5.718 in 2022).
Table D-19
People Experiencing Homelessness by Shelter Status in Orange County - 2022 Persons Percent
Sheltered 2,661 46.5%
Unsheltered 3,057 53.5%
Total 5,718 100.0%
Source: Everyone Counts 2022 Point in Time Summary
The largest percentage of the County's 2022 Homeless population is represented by White individuals. comprising 70.9 percent of the total county's homeless population (Table D-20).
Table D-20
Racial/Ethnic Breakdown of Orange County Homeless Population 2022 Persons Percent
American Indian or Alaska Native 211 3.7%
195 3.4%
Asian
Black or African American 483 8.4%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander 57 1.0%
White 4,056 70.9%
Multiple Races or Other 716 12.5%
Total 5.718 100%
Ethnicity
Hispanic/Latinx 2,252 39.4%
Non-Hispanic/Latinx 3.466 60.6%
Total 5,718 100%
U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Continuum of Care (CoC) Homeless Populations and Subpopulations Reports (2022) Table D-21 shows the distribution of people experiencing homelessness in Orange County by Service Planning Areas (SPA). Laguna Niguel is in the South SPA. which has the smallest homeless population of the three SPAs. While the South SPA has the smallest homeless population, it has the highest proportion of unsheltered homeless persons (72.1 percent) compared to the North (46 percent) and Central (56.1 percent) SPAs. The County's 2022 PIT was conducted using a GIS application on the volunteers' cell phones, which created a geographic record of persons experiencing homelessness, as shown in Figure D-49.
Table D-21
Homeless Population in Orange County by Service Planning Area 2022 North SPA Central SPA South SPA
Persons Percentage Persons Percentage Persons Percentage Sheltered 1,306 54.0% 1.192 43.9% 163 27.9%
Unsheltered 1,113 46.0% 1.522 56.1% 422 72.1%
Total 2,419 100.0% 2.714 100.0% 585 100.0%
Source: Everyone Counts 2022 Point in Time Summary
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Figure D-49
Unsheltered Point in Time Count - Orange County
Source: Orange County Everyone Counts: 2022 Point in Time (PIT) Report D-75
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Subpopulations of the homeless in Orange County include the chronic homeless, substance abuse, mental health issues, developmental disabilities, domestic violence, and HIV/AIDS, all of which require special attention. Table D-22 shows the subpopulations of homeless persons in Orange County. Homeless persons with chronic substance abuse issues represent about 38.3 percent of the County's total homeless population. while severely mentally ill homeless populations make up the second largest segment of the homeless population (33.9 percent).
Table D-22
Subpopulations of People Experiencing Homelessness in Orange County 2022 Subpopulation Persons Percent
Severely Mentally !!I 1,445 33.9%
Chronic Substance Abuse 1,633 38.3%
Veterans 280 6.6%
HIV/AIDS 129 3.0%
Victims of Domestic Violence 515 12.1%
Unaccompanied Youth 183 4.3%
Parenting Youth 34 0.8%
Children of Parenting Youth 46 1.1%
Subpopulations Total 4,265 100.0%
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Continuum of Care (CoC) Homeless Populations and Subpopulations Reports (2022)
Local Trends
The County's 2022 PIT reported 29 total homeless individuals in Laguna Niguel, all of which were unsheltered (0.5 percent of the County's total homeless population). There are no emergency shelters in Laguna Niguel. The nearest shelter to Laguna Niguel is the Friendship Emergency Shelter located in Laguna Beach. Since 2019. the City's overall population of people experiencing homelessness has increased by 19 individuals (190.0 percent) from 10 to 29 individuals. The unsheltered population has increased by 22 individuals (314.3 percent), while the City's sheltered population has decreased by 3 individuals (-100.0 percent). These trends differ from the County's homeless population change since 2019, where the total population of people experiencing homelessness decreased by 1.142 individuals (-16.6 percent), from 6,860 individuals in 2019 to 5,718 individuals in 2022.
Table D-23
Populations of Persons Experiencing Homelessness Over Time - Laguna Niguel 2019 2022
Persons Percent Persons Percent % Change
Sheltered 3 30.0% 0 0.0% -100.0
7 70.0% 29 100.0% 314.3%
Unsheltered
10 100.0% 29 100.0% 190.0%
Total
Source: Everyone Counts 2022 Point in Time Summary
6. Sites Inventory Analysis
The location of housing relative to resources and opportunities is a critical consideration in furthering fair housing, especially for households with lower incomes. The AFFH analysis must examine the locations of parcels in the City's sites inventory to evaluate the extent to which those sites would improve or exacerbate fair housing. The focus of the analysis is on sites available for lower-income housing since a primary policy objective of fair housing law is to improve opportunity and economic mobility for households at the lower end of the income spectrum. The results of this analysis inform the identification of fair housing contributing factors and help guide the City's strategies to address existing fair housing issues in Laguna Niguel.
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The City's inventory of sites for potential housing is presented in Appendix B. The inventory is comprised of approved or pending projects. vacant sites, non-vacant underutilized sites, and future ADUs. Since the locations of previously approved projects and development applications has already been established, and the City has no control over homeowners' decisions to build ADUs, the fair housing review focuses on the locations of vacant and underutilized sites. As with most cities in the metro areas of Southern California, vacant developable land is very rare, and underutilized sites provide the majority of future housing development capacity in Laguna Niguel. As discussed in Appendix B. the most significant housing development opportunities are located on underutilized commercial parcels in the Gateway Specific Plan area.
The Laguna Niguel Gateway Specific Plan area contains approximately 300 acres along the eastern border of the city. A majority of the existing buildings predate City incorporation and were constructed in the late 1970s and early 1980s. At present, the area contains a mix of office, retail and service commercial, light industrial and auto-related sales and service uses, although a significant amount of redevelopment activity has been occurring in the Gateway recently - primarily high-density multi-family housing.
The Laguna Niguel/Mission Viejo Metrolink rail station opened in the Gateway in 2002, which became a catalyst for revitalization and transformation of the area into a major mixed-use, transit-oriented activity center. Shortly after, the City of Laguna Niguel began a planning effort to update land use regulations to facilitate this transformation, culminating in the adoption of the Gateway Specific Plan in 2011. Table B-2 in Appendix B illustrates the success of the Gateway Specific Plan in facilitating new multi-family development that replaced underutilized commercial and light industrial properties.
In evaluating the extent to which the sites inventory furthers AFFH objectives, a census tract-level analysis of the geographic distribution of sites was prepared based on the following six key fair housing indicators:
minority concentrations (Figure D-6), disability rates (Figure D-8), familial status (Figure D-12), low- moderate income concentrations (Figure D-14), overpayment among renters (Figure D-16), and TCAC composite opportunity scores (Figure D-23). Table D-24 summarizes the underlying data for these exhibits.
The purpose of this analysis is to evaluate whether the inventory of sites for future housing development would perpetuate or exacerbate patterns of segregation.
Table D-24
Distribution of Potential Housing Sites by AFFH Indicator Potential Housing Units by
Income Category AFFH Indicators
% Children in TCAC
Census Above % with a Married Couple % Low/Mod % Renter Resource Tract Lower Mod Mod % Minority Disability Households Income Overpayment Category 423.15 243 144 372 <20% ≤10% >80% 25-50% 40-60% Moderate 423.19 21-40% <10% >80% ≤25% 40-60% High
423.33 348 62 195 ≤20% ≤10% >80% ≤25% 40-60% Highest
Sources: U.S. Census; HCD AFFH Viewer. 2022
As shown in Table D-24, census tracts 423.15. 423.19 and 423.33 encompass all of the parcels in the sites inventory with the exception of scattered single-family lots. Nearly all of the sites are located in tracts with the lowest minority concentration (<20%) and disability rate (<10%). All three tracts also have the highest rates of children in married couple households. Two of the three tracts have very low concentrations of low/moderate income households (<25%) while tract 423.15 reported 25-50% low/moderate households. All three tracts scored Moderate or higher in the TCAC opportunity ratings. Although the rate of overpayment among renters is 40-60% in all three tracts. these tracts have lower incidence of overpayment than nearby areas in Mission Viejo and San Juan Capistrano to the east and the central portion of Laguna Niguel.
This analysis demonstrates that the inventory of sites for future housing development would not perpetuate patterns of segregation or exacerbate fair housing conditions in Laguna Niguel.
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F. Contributing Factors and Meaningful Actions to Affirmatively Further Fair Housing
Based on public outreach and the technical assessment of fair housing in Laguna Niguel. Table D-25 identifies the factors that contribute to fair housing issues and the meaningful actions the City intends to take to affirmatively further fair housing during the planning period.
Table D-25
Contributing Factors and Meaningful Actions to Affirmatively Further Fair Housing Fair Housing Geographic
Issue Contributing Factor Targeting Meaningful Actions, Metrics and Milestones Expand Fair Some residents who are in need of Citywide • Continue directing fair housing inquiries to the Fair Housing Outreach fair housing resources, including Housing Council of Orange County. (Program 5) low-income households. persons • Post and update information annually regarding fair with disabilities, racial/ethnic housing and request FHCOC to conduct a presentation minorities and other protected every two years about services available. (Program 5) classes, may be unaware of the fair • In cooperation with the Fair Housing Council of Orange housing resources that are available. County. contact all low-income apartment complexes Although information about fair annually to provide education and materials about the housing services is posted on the Section 8 program including multi-lingual materials.
City website and in public offices. (Program 5)
more could be done to make this • Publish and update links to fair housing information on information available. the City website and via social media annually. (Program 5)
Intended Outcomes:
Through the above steps. the City's goal is to increase the distribution of fair housing informational materials by at least 25% and increase awareness of fair housing
options among residents. including special needs groups and low-income residents. During the informational
workshops a comprehensive list of interested nonprofits. property owners and community members will be
compiled for additional future outreach. The City will seek to increase the annual number of Laguna Niquel
residents assisted by the Fair Housing Council by at
least 25%.
Improve Access to Lack of access to opportunity due to Citywide Several of the programs in the Housing Plan are Opportunity and high housing costs is a significant intended to improve access to opportunity, facilitate Mobility contributing factor to fair housing mobility for protected classes, and address housing throughout the region. Most areas of affordability. Strategies include:
Laguna Niquel are rated "Moderate," • Continue to support the provision of housing for "High" or "Highest" resource in persons with disabilities through updates to zoning HCD/TCAC Opportunity Maps. regulations in compliance with fair housing law by Increasing housing availability in December 2023. (Program 2) areas with good opportunity make it • Encourage and facilitate housing development easier for lower-income households commensurate with the City's identified housing need to access the types of services and in the RHNA allocation on a continuous basis. amenities that further economic and (Programs 1 & 3)
• Review City-owned properties annually and identify
any surplus land that could be made available for
affordable housing development. (Program 3)
• Work cooperatively with the County of Orange and
cities to create a regional housing bond program to
help fund affordable housing and permanent
supportive housing. (Program 3)
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Fair Housing Geographic
Issue Contributing Factor Targeting Meaningful Actions, Metrics and Milestones • Work with Orange County Housing & Community
Services to conserve existing affordable housing units
at-risk of converting to market rate. (Program 4)
• Work with the Fair Housing Council to expand
knowledge of first-time homebuyer programs, and
promote available programs on the City's website.
newsletters and through social media. (Program 5)
• Affirmative Marketing and Regional Registries:
Require, provide incentives and utilize other strategies to promote affirmative marketing plans in all new
housing developments. The affirmative marketing
plans will consider regional housing registries and
ensure marketing materials for new developments are
designed to attract renters and buyers of diverse
demographics. including persons of any race, ethnicity, income, disability and familial status.
• In collaboration with OCHA, expand the use of housing choice vouchers in high resource areas through the
following actions (Program 5):
- Develop an outreach plan and materials to
communicate the benefits of vouchers and tenant
rights regarding just cause evictions, limitations on
rent increases, and replacement housing
requirements if any existing residential units would
be removed, based on state law.
- Gain a better understanding of where overpayment
and overcrowding rates are highest in the city.
where vouchers are and are not used, and how
many tenants could potentially qualify at each
multifamily property in target areas in order to
develop strategies to expand use of vouchers with
the goal of increasing voucher use by at least 5 per
year in Laguna Niguel.
- Inform voucher holders about their residential
options in high-resource areas.
• Expand production of accessory dwelling units in high- resource single-family neighborhoods. (Program 3)
• Explore and pursue strategies to facilitate housing
development on religious, institutional and quasi-
institutional lands, and adaptive reuse of underutilized properties for affordable housing. (Program 3)
• In cooperation with the Orange County Transportation
Authority, provide community education regarding
transport services for persons with disabilities.
(Program 5)
Intended Outcomes:
The actions listed above will facilitate the preservation of existing affordable housing as well as a variety of new housing options throughout the city, including areas that have traditionally only had single-family ownership
housing.
Specific objectives and detailed outcomes are described in each program in the Housing Plan.
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Summary of HCD Comments and City
Responses
Summary of HCD Comments and City Responses
City of Laguna Niguel
HCD Comment Housing Element
(Letter of 1/19/22) Page Reference Response/Revision
A. Review and revision Appendix A The City of Laguna Niguel's intent has been and continues to be, to have a housing element that complies with state law. To that extent, Appendix A has been augmented to analyze the cumulative effectiveness of City programs in meeting the housing needs of special needs populations. Specifically, a section:
"Cumulative evaluation of the effectiveness in meeting the housing needs of special needs populations" has been added to Appendix A. Additional supporting information about how the needs of the elderly, persons with disabilities, large family households, female-headed households, farmworkers, and persons experiencing homelessness are identified in Appendix A.
Table A-1 has been expanded to include an "Evaluation" column, which identifies the effectiveness of the programs in the prior planning period as well as whether the program needs to be continued, modified, or deleted in the current planning period.
B.I Affirmatively Appendix D Additional analysis has been provided augmenting the previous analysis of fair furthering fair housing housing as described in Appendix D. In addition, Program 5 has been augmented to describe the additional actions the City will take to affirmatively further fair housing.
B.2 Land Inventory Appendix B Additional analysis has been provided augmenting the previous analysis of the realistic development potential of large sites based on site conditions, recent development trends, market conditions, and available infrastructure.
In addition, Programs 1.2, 1.3, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.7, 3.8, and 3.10 include specific commitments to facilitate residential development on sites including the Buie property during the planning period.
B.2 Land Inventory Appendix B Additional analysis has been provided augmenting the previous analysis to further demonstrate realistic development potential based on site conditions, recent development trends, market conditions, and applicable regulations.
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HCD Comment Housing Element
(Letter of 1/19/22) Response/Revision
Page Reference
B.2 Land Inventory Appendix B Additional analysis has been provided augmenting the previous analysis to further demonstrate that existing uses on nonvacant sites do not constitute an impediment to additional residential development during the planning period.
B.2 Land Inventory p. 52 Updated information has been provided regarding ADU production. In addition, Appendix B Program Action 3.5 has been expanded to include additional proactive steps the City will take to encourage and monitor ADU production.
B.2 Land Inventory p. 43 Additional analysis has been provided regarding the availability of dry utilities and p. B-4 whether the sites listed in the inventory have access to water and sewer connections. The analysis confirmed that the availability of utilities is not a constraint on the development of sites listed in the inventory.
B.3 Governmental p. 42-44 The element has been augmented to further describe typical decision-making constraints criteria and analysis of potential constraints on the development of housing as it relates to certainty and transparency in the development process.
B.3 Governmental p. 38 Additional analysis has been provided augmenting the previous analysis regarding constraints p. 55 large residential care facilities and Program Action 2.4 has been expanded to include a Code amendment to ensure conformance with fair housing law.
B.4 Nongovernmental p. 43 Additional analysis has been provided augmenting the previous analysis regarding constraints p. B-6 to B-11 nongovernmental constraints, including requests to develop at densities below those anticipated in the sites inventory and the length of time between project approval and submittal of building permit applications.
B.5 Special housing p. 13 to 21 The analysis of special needs has been expanded to include additional analysis of needs p. A-1 to A-4 challenges, existing resources, and programs to address gaps in resources for special housing needs groups.
In addition, Appendix A has been expanded to include a cumulative assessment of the City's progress in addressing special housing needs.
February 2023 -2-
HCD Comment Housing Element
(Letter of 1/19/22) Response/Revision
Page Reference
C.1 Housing Programs Chapter V All programs have been augmented to provide more specific actions, objectives and implementation schedules.
C. 2 Adequate sites and The expanded sites analysis (see Comment B.2, above) confirms that adequate ADUS sites are available to accommodate housing needs for the planning period.
C.3 Removing This issue is addressed in Comments B3 and B4, above. constraints
C.4 Affirmatively In addition to the expanded AFFH analysis in Appendix D, Program 5 has been furthering fair housing augmented to further address AFFH issues.
D. Quantified Table V-1 Quantified Objectives has been revised to address this comment. objectives
The rehabilitation objective has been modified to identify a total of 15 homes to be rehabilitated in the planning period.
E. Public Participation Appendix C Appendix Chas been expanded to provide additional information regarding how all economic segments of the community were involved in the development of the housing element including how their public comments (both written correspondence and oral comments) have been incorporated into the Housing Element.
February 2023
Attachment B
HCD Letter of January 19, 2022
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - BUSINESS, CONSUMER SERVICES AND HOUSING AGENCY GAVIN NEWSOM, Governor
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DIVISION OF HOUSING POLICY DEVELOPMENT
www.hcd.ca.gov
January 19, 2022
Tamara Letourneau
City Manager
City of Laguna Niguel
30111 Crown Valley Parkway
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
Dear Tamara Letourneau:
RE: City of Laguna Niguel' 6th Cycle (2021-2029) Adopted Housing Element Thank you for submitting the City of Laguna Niguel' (City) housing element adopted October 19, 2021 and received for review on October 21, 2021. Pursuant to Government Code section 65585, subdivision (h), the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) is reporting the results of its review. In addition, HCD considered comments from Welcoming Neighbors Home Initiative and the Kennedy Commission pursuant to Government Code section 65585, subdivision (c).
The adopted housing element addresses most statutory requirements described in HCD's August 20, 2021 review; however, additional revisions are necessary to fully comply with State Housing Element Law (Article 10.6 of the Gov. Code). The enclosed Appendix describes the revisions needed to comply with State Housing Element Law.
As a reminder, the City's 6th cycle housing element was due October 15, 2021. As of today, the City has not completed the housing element process for the 6th cycle. The City's 5th cycle housing element no longer satisfies statutory requirements. HCD encourages the City to revise the element as described above, adopt, and submit to HCD to regain housing element compliance.
For your information, pursuant to Assembly Bill 1398 (Chapter 358, Statutes of 2021), if a local government fails to adopt a compliant housing element within 120 days of the statutory deadline (October 15, 2021), then any rezoning to accommodate the regional housing needs allocation (RHNA), including for lower-income households, shall be completed no later than one year from the statutory deadline. Otherwise, the local government's housing element will no longer comply with State Housing Element Law, and HCD may revoke its finding of substantial compliance pursuant to Government Code section 65585, subdivision (i).
Tamara Letourneau, City Manager
Several federal, state, and regional funding programs consider housing element compliance as an eligibility or ranking criteria. For example, the CalTrans Senate Bill (SB) 1 Sustainable Communities grant; the Strategic Growth Council and HCD's Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities programs; and HCD's Permanent Local Housing Allocation consider housing element compliance and/or annual reporting requirements pursuant to Government Code section 65400. With a compliant housing element, the City meets housing element requirements for these and other funding We are committed to assisting the City in addressing all statutory requirements of State Housing Element Law. If you have any questions or need additional technical assistance, please contact Mashal Ayobi, of our staff, at [email protected].
Sincerely,
Paul McDougall
Senior Program Manager
Enclosure
APPENDIX
CITY OF LAGUNA NIGUEL
The following changes are necessary to bring the City's housing element into compliance with Article 10.6 of the Government Code. Accompanying each recommended change, we cite the supporting section of the Government Code.
Housing element technical assistance information is available on HCD's website at http://www.hcd.ca.gov/community-development/housing-element/housing-element-memos.shtml.
Among other resources, the housing element section contains HCD's latest technical assistance tool, Building Blocks for Effective Housing Elements (Building Blocks), available at http://www.hcd.ca.gov/community-development/building-blocks/index.shtml and includes the Government Code addressing State Housing Element Law and other resources.
A. Review and Revision
Review the previous element to evaluate the appropriateness, effectiveness, and progress in implementation, and reflect the results of this review in the revised element. (Gov. Code, § 65588 (a) and (b).)
The element now includes some additional information on progress made towards implementing previous programs; however, the element did not evaluate the effectiveness of these programs towards achieving goals and objectives beyond a statement whether the program will be continued. For example, while the element states if program is to be continued in the 6th cycle housing element, it does not indicate if modifications are necessary to achieve better results in the new housing element cycle. The element must provide narrative describing what has been learned based on the analysis or effectiveness of the previous element, as described above. This is particularly important as Program 3 identified that the program only resulted in 3.4 percent of the new housing in the Gateway Specific Plan affordable to lower-income households.
In addition, while the element was revised to include some new information relating to the development of a residential care facility it did not provide an explanation of the effectiveness of goals, policies, and related actions in meeting the housing needs of special needs populations (e.g., elderly, persons with disabilities, large households, female headed households, farmworkers and persons experiencing homelessness).
B. Housing Needs, Resources, and Constraints
1. Affirmatively furtherling] fair housing in accordance with Chapter 15 (commencing with Section 8899.50) of Division 1 of Title 2...shall include an assessment of fair housing in the jurisdiction. (Gov. Code, § 65583, subd. (c) (10)(A).) The element now includes additional information on outreach conducted, a few maps, and marginal sites analysis for some of the fair housing areas but generally does not address this requirement. Please see HCD's prior review for additional information and HCD's data viewer and guidance at
https://www.hcd.ca.gov/community-development/affh/index.shtml.
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2. An inventory of land suitable and available for residential development, including vacant sites and sites having realistic and demonstrated potential for redevelopment during the planning period to meet the locality's housing need for a designated income level, and an analysis of the relationship of zoning and public facilities and services to these sites. (Gov. Code, § 65583, subd. (a) (3).) Large Sites: While the element includes some new information related to subdivision potential, it did not generally address this requirement. In addition, while the element states the Apex Apartments and Picerne as examples of projects that have been built on slopes, it doesn't relate these examples, to the Buie property site. As stated in the prior review the element must identify the location of the four-acre site in relationship to the larger 26.8-acre site and must further analyze the likelihood that the smaller four-acre site meant for housing affordable to lower-income households can be developed within the planning period separate from the larger site, that the slope constraint and other environmental issues will not impede the development of the 160 units on the Buie Property, and that site will have access to infrastructure including roads, water, sewer, and dry utilities. The element could also include specific program commitments to facilitate residential development on this site within the planning period. Please see HCD's prior review.
Realistic Capacity: The element did not address this finding, please see HCD's prior review.
Suitability of Nonvacant Sites: HCD's prior review found the element must include analysis that demonstrates the potential for additional development of nonvacant sites. In response, the element adds some information on improvement to land value ratios and market conditions of sites in the Mixed-Use zone. However, the element does not provide sufficient analysis to demonstrate existing uses will discontinue in the planning period, analyze existing leases or contracts that would prevent redevelopment of sites, or provide evidence of the City's past experience with converting existing uses to higher density residential development. This analysis should also address any potential environmental issues related to remediation of automotive uses. Please see HCD's prior review for additional information.
Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs): While the element expanded on Program 3.4, it did not include additional analysis to demonstrate the potential 50 ADU's in the planning period. In particular, the element should reconcile trends with HCD records and programs should commit to frequent monitoring (every other year) and specific commitment to adopt alternative measures such as rezoning or amending the element within a specific time (e.g., six months) if ADU assumptions for the number Infrastructure: The element did not address this requirement. Please See HCD's prior review.
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3. An analysis of potential and actual governmental constraints upon the maintenance, improvement, or development of housing for all income levels, including the types of housing identified in paragraph (1) of subdivision (c), and for persons with disabilities as identified in the analysis pursuant to paragraph (7), including land use controls, building codes and their enforcement, site improvements, fees and other exactions required of developers, and local processing and permit procedures. (Gov. Code, § 65583, subd. (a) (5).)
Processing and Permit Procedures: The element did not provide any additional analysis to address this requirement. Please see HCD prior review Constraints on Persons with Disabilities: The element did not provide any additional analysis to address this requirement. The City responded to HCD by noting that "the City believes the regulations for group homes for 7+ persons complies with state law" (Exhibit 1, Housing Element Comments and Responses). Based upon the City's response, the adopted element still does not address this finding. Please see HCD's prior review.
4. An analysis of potential and actual nongovernmental constraints upon the maintenance, improvement, or development of housing for all income levels, including the availability of financing, the price of land, the cost of construction, the requests to develop housing at densities below those anticipated in the analysis required by subdivision (c) of Government Code section 65583.2, and the length of time between receiving approval for a housing development and submittal of an application for building permits for that housing development that hinder the construction of a locality's share of the regional housing need in accordance with Government Code section 65584. (Gov. Code, § 65583, subd. (a)(6).) HCD's prior review found the element must address requests to develop housing at densities below those anticipated in the sites inventory and the length of time between receiving approval for housing development and submittal of application for building permits. The element was not revised to address this requirement.
Please see HCD's prior review for additional information.
5. Analyze any special housing needs such as elderly; persons with disabilities, including a developmental disability; large families; farmworkers; families with female heads of households; and families and persons in need of emergency shelter. (Gov.
Code, § 65583, subd. (a)(7).)
The element did not address this requirement. Specifically, the element must analyze the housing needs of special needs population including a discussion of challenges faced by the population, the existing resources to meet those needs (e.g., availability of senior housing units, number of large units, number of deed restricted units, etc.), an assessment of any gaps in resources, and proposed policies, programs, and funding to help address those gaps. Please see HCD's prior review.
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C. Housing Programs
1. Include a program which sets forth a schedule of actions during the planning period, each with a timeline for implementation, which may recognize that certain programs are ongoing, such that there will be beneficial impacts of the programs within the planning period, that the local government is undertaking or intends to undertake to implement the policies and achieve the goals and objectives of the housing element through the administration of land use and development controls, the provision of regulatory concessions and incentives, and the utilization of appropriate federal and state financing and subsidy programs when available. The program shall include an identification of the agencies and officials responsible for the implementation of the various actions. (Gov. Code, § 65583, subd. (c).)
The element did not address this requirement. The element states that Table V-1 summarzes the programs, objectives, tunding sources, responsible agencies, and time frames for implementation; however, Table V-1 is the quantified objectives table and does not include this information. All program actions should be revised to include: (1) a description of the City's specific role in implementation including meaningful actions the city will take to achieve the identified goals, policies, and program objectives; (2) definitive implementation timelines (e.g., December 31, 2024); (3) objectives, quantified where appropriate; and (4) identification of responsible agencies and officials (e.g., Planning Assistant, Community Development, etc.).
Please note programs must demonstrate that they will have a beneficial impact within the planning period. Beneficial impact means specific commitment to deliverables, measurable metrics or objectives, definitive deadlines, dates, or benchmarks for implementation. Deliverables should occur early in the planning period to ensure actual housing outcomes.
2. Identify actions that will be taken to make sites available during the planning period with appropriate zoning and development standards and with services and facilities to accommodate that portion of the city's or county's share of the regional housing need for each income level that could not be accommodated on sites identified in the inventory completed pursuant to paragraph (3) of subdivision (a) without rezoning, and to comply with the requirements of Section 65584.09. Sites shall be identified as needed to facilitate and encourage the development of a variety of types of housing for all income levels, including multifamily rental housing, factory built housing, mobilehomes, housing for agricultural employees, supportive housing, single-room occupancy units, emergency shelters, and transitional housing. (Gov. Code, § 65583, subd. (C) (1).)
As noted in Finding B2, the element does not include a complete site analysis, therefore, the adequacy of sites and zoning were not established. Based on the results of a complete sites inventory and analysis, the City may need to add or revise programs to address a shortfall of sites or zoning available to encourage a variety of housing types.
Nonvacant Sites Reliance to Accommodate RHNA: The element did not address this requirement. As the element relies upon nonvacant sites to accommodate the City of Laguna Niguel's 6th Cycle Adopted Housing Element Page 4 January 19, 2022
regional housing need for lower-income households, it should include a programs) to promote residential development of those sites. Please see HCD's prior review.
3. Address and, where appropriate and legally possible, remove governmental and nongovernmental constraints to the maintenance, improvement, and development of housing, including housing for all income levels and housing for persons with disabilities. The program shall remove constraints to, and provide reasonable accommodations for housing designed for, intended for occupancy by, or with supportive services for, persons with disabilities. (Gov. Code, § 65583, subd. (c) (3).)
As noted in Findings B3 and B4, the element requires a complete analysis of potential governmental and nongovernmental constraints. Depending upon the results of that analysis, the City may need to add programs and address and remove or mitigate any identified constraints.
4. Promote and affirmatively further fair housing opportunities and promote housing throughout the community or communities for all persons regardless of race, religion, sex, marital status, ancestry, national origin, color, familial status, or disability, and other characteristics protected by the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (Part 2.8 (commencing with Section 12900) of Division 3 of Title 2), Section 65008, and any other state and federal fair housing and planning law. (Gov.
Code, § 65583, subd. (c) (5).)
As noted in Finding B1, the element must include a complete analysis of affirmatively furthering fair housing (AFFH). Based on the outcomes of that analysis, the element must add or modify programs.
D. Quantified Objectives
Establish the number of housing units, by income level, that can be constructed, rehabilitated, and conserved over a five-year time frame. (Gov. Code, § 65583, subd. (b) (1 & 2).)
The element did not address this finding. While there is now a placeholder in Table V-1 for rehabilitation, no objectives were identified.
E. Public Participation
Include a diligent effort by the local government to achieve public participation of all economic segments of the community in the development of the housing element, and the program shall describe this effort. (Gov. Code, § 65583, subd. (c) (9).) The element now includes revisions that identify subsequent hearings and a statement that public comments were considered by City decision- makers in preparing the housing element. These revisions are insufficient in demonstrating that all economic City of Laguna Niguel's 6t Cycle Adopted Housing Element Page 5 January 19, 2022
segments of the community, particularly low-and moderate-income households and organizations that represent them, were involved in the development of the housing element. Please see HCD's prior review. In addition, the element should also diligently consider and address comments, including revising the document where appropriate.
For example, HCD received third-party comments addressed to the City which included meaningful policy suggestions that do not appear to have been considered. The element should summarize future public comments and describe how comments were considered and incorporated into the element. The City's consideration of public comments must not be limited by HCD's findings in this review letter.
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Attachment C
Planning Commission Staff Report, Resolution
No. 23-03, and Draft Meeting Minutes of
March 14, 2023 (Excerpted)
CITY OF LAGUNA NIGUEL
PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT
To: Planning Commission
FROM: Community Development Department
DATE: March 14, 2023
SUBJECT: General Plan Amendment GPA 21-01A01 (2021-2029 Draft Revised Housing Element Update) - PUBLIC HEARING - Updates to the City Council adopted 2021-2029 Housing Element in response to comments received from the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) received on January 19, 2022. The Housing Element serves as a guide for housing within Laguna Niguel in terms of affordability, availability, adequacy, and accessibility.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the Planning Commission open the public hearing, take public testimony, close the public hearing, and then:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 23-03, recommending that the City Council approve General Plan Amendment GPA 21-01A01 (2021-2029 Draft Revised Housing Element Update) (Attachment A); and
2. Find that General Plan Amendment GPA 21-01A01 is exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) requirements per Section 15061, Review for Exemption of the CEQA Guidelines. Specifically, Section 15061(b)(3) states, in part, that a project is exempt from CEQA if "the activity is covered by the general rule that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. Where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA."
PUBLIC NOTICE
A notice of the public hearing describing the project, date, time, and location of the hearing was advertised in the Laguna Niguel News, posted at City Hall, and made available on the City's website on March 2, 2023, at least 10 days priorto the hearing date. Additionally, on March 2, 2023, the 2023 red-line of the Adopted 2021-2029 Housing Element Update was posted on the City's website, and hearing notices were mailed and emailed to all interested parties, which included a link to the 2023 red-line of the Adopted 2021-2029 Housing Element Update.
As of the writing of this staff report, no public comments have been received in response to this public notice.
GPA 21-01A01 (2021-2029 Draft Revised Housing Element Update) March 14, 2023 Page 2
BACKGROUND
State law requires that each City adopt a General Plan to guide land use and development. Among the seven (7) required "elements" of the General Plan is the Housing Element. The Housing Element sets forth goals, policies, and programs that address the future housing needs for all income levels over an eight (8) year planning period which coincides with the Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) projection period. The RHNA is mandated by State Housing Law as part of the periodic process of updating local housing elements of the General Plan. RHNA quantifies the need for housing within each jurisdiction during specified planning periods.
The City's share of the regional housing need was established at 1,207 units in the Regional Housing Needs Assessment Plan prepared and adopted by the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) on March 22, 2021. The allocation establishes the number of new units needed, by income category, to accommodate expected population growth over the 2021-2029 planning period of the Housing Element.
An important difference between the Housing Element and other elements of the General Plan is the extent of State oversight. The State legislature has declared an adequate supply of housing to be a matter of statewide importance and has delegated authority to HCD to review both draft and adopted Housing Elements and issue assessments regarding their compliance with State law. A finding of Housing Element compliance by HCD is referred to as "certification" of the Housing Element. HCD certification is important to enhance eligibility for grant funds and reduce uncertainty in the local land use approval process.
Additionally, with the adoption of the Housing Element, the City Council makes a finding that it's in substantial compliance with state law.
The following provides a general timeline describing major milestones in preparing, adopting, and augmenting Laguna Niguel's 2021-2029 Housing Element Update:
• January 9, 2020 - In partnership with other south Orange County cities, a community meeting was held to provide residents and other stakeholders an opportunity to discuss fair housing issues and ways to advance fair housing opportunities for all.
• February 25, 2020 - City Council ad-hoc committee meeting where committee members received input from public service providers regarding the needs of lower-income and special-needs households.
• May 5, 2020 - City Council public hearing where the focus of the meeting was to obtain public input on the City's draft Consolidated Plan, the proposed allocation of 2020-2021 CDBG funds, and the Orange County Analysis of Impediments, which are companions to the Housing Element update.
• March 31, 2021 - September 17, 2021 - Housing Element community online survey resulted in 286 responses.
• April 15, 2021 - Planning Commission conducted a study session via Zoom on the 2021 Housing Element framework and update process.
• May 6, 2021 - In compliance with Senate Bill SB 18 notification requirements (Tribal Consultation), GPA 21-01A01 (2021-2029 Draft Revised Housing Element Update) March 14, 2023 Page 3
City staff mailed a project description to local tribes identified by the Native American Heritage Commission (NAHC). No requests for consultation or comments were received during the requisite 90-day response period for this notification.
May 25, 2021 - Planning Commission held a public hearing via Zoom to review the draft Housing Element and receive public comments from interested community stakeholders. • June 22, 2021 - Draft Housing Element was transmitted to HCD for a 60-day review. • August 5, 2021 - City staff met with HCD staff to receive preliminary verbal comments on the draft document.
• August 20, 2021 - The City received its first written letter from HCD finding, in their assessment, that while the draft Housing Element addresses many statutory requirements, revisions will be necessary to comply with State Housing Element Law.
• August 20, 2021 - Staff initiates the work effort to revise the draft Housing Element to address CD's comments.
• September 24, 2021 - City staff revised the draft Housing Element in response to HCD's comments, posted the draft Housing Element on the City website for public review and comment, and transmitted the revised document to the Planning Commission. • September 28, 2021 - Planning Commission held a public hearing to review the draft Housing Element, received public comments from interested community stakeholders, and recommended approval of adoption to the City Council.
• October 19, 2021 - City Council held a public hearing to review the draft Housing Element, received public comments from interested community stakeholders, and adopted General Plan Amendment GPA 21-01, 2021-2029 Housing Element Update.
• On October 21, 2021 - HCD received the adopted General Plan Amendment GPA 21-01, 2021- 2029 Housing Element Update
• January 19, 2022 - The City received a second comment letter from HCD (Attachment B) finding that, in their assessment, while the adopted Housing Element addresses many statutory requirements, revisions will be necessary to comply with State Housing Element Law. • January 19, 2022 - Staff initiates the work effort to augment the adopted Housing Element to address HCD's latest round of comments.
• August 2022 - February 2023 - To better document the City's public outreach and fair housing efforts, City staff requested and received assistance from the Orange County Council of Governments (OCCOG).
• March 14, 2023 - City staff augmented the adopted 2021-2029 Housing Element Update in response to HCD's latest comments, posted the Revised 2021-2029 Housing Element Update on the City website for public review and comment, and transmitted the document to the Planning Commission for consideration.
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Staff reports from previous meetings containing background information and other relevant materials are posted on the City's Housing Element web page at: https://www.cityoflagunaniguel.org/1352/Housing- Element-Update.
2021-2029 DRAFT REVISED HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE
City Council adopted Resolution No. 2021-1372 and determined that the 2021-2029 Housing Element was prepared in accordance with Government Code Sections 65580 through 65589, and therefore met the statutory requirements. At the time, the City Council found that the adopted 2021-2029 Housing Element Update addressed HCD's comments on the draft version of the Housing Element Update. However, in an effort to receive HCD certification for the reasons described above, the City has prepared additional revisions to the Adopted Housing Element Update. The proposed updates generally include the following augmented sections:
Special needs populations (persons with disabilities, elderly, large households, female-headed households, farm workers, homeless persons),
• Large residential care facilities,
Residential permit processing,
• Dry utilities,
Housing programs,
• Evaluation of 2013-2020 Housing Element,
• Approved project background,
• Site inventories,
• Accessory dwelling units,
• Public participation, and
• Fair housing.
These changes necessitate a General Plan Amendment to update the adopted Housing Element. The purpose of this meeting is for the Planning Commission to review the selected updates to the adopted 2021-2029 Housing Element, included as Exhibit 1 of Attachment A (new text underlined in red and deleted text strikethrough in red). A summary table of HCD comments and City responses is included in Attachment C. The Planning Commission will be serving as the recommending body to the City Council on this item.
In addition to the above updates to the Housing Element of the General Plan, a series of Zoning Code Amendments are also proposed to be completed prior to the end of the calendar year (December 31, 2023) as follows:
• Amend the City's parking requirements for emergency shelters (action item in the existing adopted Housing Element).
Amend the Zoning Code to add language that allows by-right approval for sites identified for two consecutive planning periods in the sites inventory table for lower-income development (action item in the existing adopted Housing Element).
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Review changes to State law regarding transitional and supportive housing annually and process local Code amendments by December of each year if necessary to maintain consistency (HE Action Ensure the permitting requirements and necessary findings for residential care facilities for seven or more persons are consistent with State law and fair housing requirements (HE Action 2.4). • Amend the Gateway Specific Plan's "community benefit" definition to prioritize the development of units available to lower-income households (HE Action 3.2).
Additionally, a modification to Action 4.2 is proposed, that if implemented, would encumber CDBG funds as described below:
• The City will seek CDBG funding to facilitate the rehabilitation of 15 housing units during the planning period.
Although a commitment to accomplish the above items is not necessary for the Housing Element to substantially comply with state law, such a commitment will increase the likelihood that HCD will certify the City's updated 2021-2029 Housing Element.
CEQA COMPLIANCE
This amendment to the City's General Plan is exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) requirements per Section 15061, Review for Exemption of the CEQA Guidelines. Specifically, Section 15061(b)(3) states, in part, that a project is exempt from CEQA if "the activity is covered by the general rule that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. Where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA." The further augmentation of the 2021-2029 Housing Element would not result in any direct or indirect physical changes to the environment. The Housing Element Update is strictly a policy document and does not provide entitlements to any specific land use projects. The Housing Element Update does not make any changes to the General Plan land use map and would not modify any land use designations, allowed densities, or land use intensities established by the General Plan.
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GENERAL PLAN COMPLIANCE
Prepared by: Reviewed by:
Erica Roes
Erica Roess Johh Morgan
Senior Planner Development Services Manager
Reviewed by: Submitted by:
tha Glen
Nicholas Ghirelli Jonathan Orduna
City Attorney Community Development Director
Attachments:
A. Draft Resolution No. 23-03 (GPA 21-01A01), including Exhibit 1 - Draft Revised 2021-2029 Housing Element
B. HCD Letter of January 19, 2022
C. Summary of HCD Comments and City Responses
RESOLUTION NO. 23-03
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA NIGUEL, CALIFORNIA,
RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE
GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT GPA 21-01A01
(2021-2029 UPDATED HOUSING ELEMENT)
WHEREAS:
The City of Laguna Niguel is proposing to augment General Plan Amendment GPA 21-01, the adopted 2021-2029 Laguna Niguel General Plan Housing Element.
2. As provided in Government Code Sections 65352-65352. 5 the City mailed a public notice on May 6, 2021, to all California Native American tribes provided by the Native American Heritage Commission and other entities listed and no California Native American tribe requested consultation.
The California Government Code Section 65583 requires that the Housing Element Update contain: (i) an assessment of the City's housing needs and an analysis of the resources and constraints, both governmental and non - governmental, relevant to the meeting of these needs; (i) an inventory of land suitable and available for residential development and an analysis of the development potential of such sites; (iii) a statement of the community's goals, quantified objectives, and policies relative to the maintenance, preservation, improvement, and development of housing; and (iv) programs that set forth a schedule of actions the local government is undertaking or intends to undertake to implement the policies and achieve the goals and objectives of the Housing Element Update.
4. The City's share of the regional housing need was established at 1,207 units in the Regional Housing Needs Assessment Plan prepared and adopted by the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) on March 22, 2021. The allocation establishes the number of new units needed, by income category, to accommodate expected population growth over the 2021-2029 planning period of the Housing Element.
5. Housing Element Law requires the Housing Element to identify adequate sites to accommodate the City's Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) for all income categories, and the Housing Element Update identifies sites that can accommodate housing exceeding the City's RHNA
6. The adopted 2021-2029 Housing Element was prepared in accordance with Government Code Sections 65580 through 65589.
7. The Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing on May 25, 2021, to receive public testimony on the draft 2021-2029 Housing Element.
Resolution No. 23-03 Page 2
GPA 21-01A01 (2021-2029 Updated Housing Element)
8. On June 22, 2021, the City submitted the draft 2021-2029 Housing Element to the State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) for review and comment, in accordance with State housing law (Government Code Section 65585).
9. On August 20, 2021, HCD provided written correspondence indicating, in their assessment, the draft element addressed many statutory requirements; however, revisions were necessary to comply with State Housing Element Law (Article 10.6 of the Government Code).
10. The draft 2021-2029 Housing Element was revised to address HCD's comments of August 20, 2021, as described in the Planning Commission staff report dated September 28, 2021.
11. On September 28, 2021, the Planning Commission held a public hearing to review the draft 2021-2029 Housing Element, received public comments from interested community stakeholders, and recommended approval of adoption to the City Council.
12. On October 19, 2021, City Council held a public hearing to review the draft Housing Element, received public comments from interested community stakeholders, and adopted General Plan Amendment GPA 21-01, 2021-2029 Housing Element, finding that the updated Housing Element included revisions that addressed HCD's comments on the draft Housing Element.
13. On October 21, 2021, HCD received the adopted General Plan Amendment GPA 21-01, 2021-2029 Housing Element.
14. On January 19, 2022, the City received a second comment letter from HCD finding that, in their assessment, while the adopted Housing Element addresses many statutory requirements, revisions will be necessary to comply with State Housing Element Law.
15. The adopted Housing Element was augmented to address HCD's comments of January 19, 2022, as described in the Planning Commission staff report dated March 14, 2023, Attachment C "Summary of HCD Comments and City Responses".
16. A notice of the public hearing describing the project, date, time, and location of the hearing was advertised in the Laguna Niguel News, posted at City Hall, and made available on the City's website on March 2, 2023, at least 10 days prior to the hearing date. On March 2, 2023, the 2023 red-line of the 2021-2029 Housing Element was posted on the City's website, and hearing notices were mailed and emailed to all interested parties, which included a link to the 2023 red-line of the 2021-2029 Housing Element.
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17. On March 14, 2023, the Planning Commission held a duly advertised public hearing to receive and consider testimony on General Plan Amendment GPA 21-01A01, augmentation of the 2021-2029 Housing Element.
18. The Planning Commission is an advisory body to the City Council with regard to the approval of General Plan Amendments.
19. The Planning Commission is recommending that the City Council find that General Plan Amendment GPA 21-01A01 is internally consistent with the goals and objectives, and policies of the Laguna Niguel General Plan which are not being amended, particularly the Land Use Element for the following reasons:
A. The General Plan's Land Use Goal (LU-1) seeks to provide a well-balanced mix of land uses to meet the future needs of all residents. The existing Housing Element and the current augmentation advance this goal by first providing a description of the population, household type, household size, household income and overpayment, overcrowding, special needs populations, housing stock, housing age and condition, housing tenure and vacancy, housing costs and affordability, and at-risk rental housing.
Secondly, the augmentation further advances the goal by describing the resources and opportunities available to meet the needs of the residents.
B. The General Plan Land Use Goal (LU-8) seeks to revitalize Camino Capistrano / Cabot Road Business Area (also known as the Laguna Niguel Gateway Area). As identified in the Underutilized Sites description starting on page B-2 of the proposed Housing Element amendment, the Gateway area has been significantly revitalized due to the multi-family housing developments constructed, under construction, or approved in the area. As described in Table B-3 Approved Projects, there have been three projects (Gateway Senior, Blu Il, and South Forbes) approved and/or issued building permits within the current planning period, totaling 579 new residential units.
Furthermore, Table B-4 Vacant Sites identifies one vacant site, and Table B- 5 Underutilized Sites identifies nine underutilized sites within the Gateway area that if constructed would contribute to the revitalization of the Gateway area as described in Goal 8.
20. The Planning Commission is recommending that the City Council find that General Plan Amendment GPA 21-01A01 would not adversely affect the public health, safety, and general welfare because the proposed amendment to the City's General Plan Housing Element further supports an adequate supply for housing, including Laguna Niguel's share of the region's new housing need for the 2021-2029 planning period as established by the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG). The amendment further describes the plans to allow and support residential development opportunities in the City in an environmentally responsible manner. Therefore, the proposed amendment will not create conditions materially detrimental to public health, safety, and general welfare.
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21. This amendment to the Laguna Niguel General Plan is exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) requirements per Section 15061, Review for Exemption of the CEQA Guidelines. Specifically, Section 15061(b) (3) states, in part, that a project is exempt from CEQA if "the activity is covered by the general rule that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. Where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA."
A. Section 15061(b)(3) consists of activities covered by the "common sense exemption" that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. The augmentation of the adopted 2021-2029 Housing Element would not result in any direct or indirect physical changes to the environment. The Housing Element, including as revised, is strictly a policy document and does not provide entitlements to any specific land use projects. The Housing Element, including the revisions proposed in the updated 2021-2029 Housing Element, does not make any changes to the Laguna Niguel General Plan land use map and would not modify any land use designations, allowed densities, or land use intensities established by the General Plan.
B. The augmentation of the adopted 2021-2029 Housing Element contains goals, policies, and programs aimed at addressing Laguna Niguel's housing development, preservation, rehabilitation needs, including accommodating the City's RHNA of 1,207 housing units by 2029, encouraging housing to serve lower income and special needs households, increase access to affordable and special needs housing, and affirmatively otherwise require the construction of new development or rehabilitation of existing development, but rather includes goals and policies to facilitate the development, preservation, and rehabilitation of housing consistent with existing and proposed uses identified in the Laguna Niguel General Plan and as mandated to be allowed under State law.
C. All future housing development projects will be reviewed pursuant to the CEQA. The goals, policies, and programs established by the 2021-2029 Housing Element would not change the rate or location of development and would not propose or approve any development projects. The Housing Element also includes goals, policies, and programs to reduce constraints on housing. These goals, policies, and programs generally address land use designations that currently allow urban levels of development and would remove constraints to housing and implement housing types currently allowed and required to be permitted under State law. These revisions would not result in any changes to the intensities or densities of allowed uses Resolution No. 23-03 Page 5
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beyond those allowed by the Laguna Niguel General Plan and those standards currently required by State law.
D. The augmentation of the adopted 6th Cycle Housing Element was reviewed and it was determined that it would not have the potential to result in a significant adverse effect associated with any environmental issue area, including aesthetics, agricultural/forestry resources, air quality, biological resources, cultural resources, energy, geology/soils, greenhouse gases emissions, hazards and hazardous materials, hydrology/water quality, land use/planning, mineral resources, noise, population/housing, public services, recreation, transportation, tribal cultural resources, utilities/service systems, wildfire, cumulative impacts, or substantial adverse effects to human beings.
Therefore, the updated Housing Element is exempt from the provisions of the CEQA as set forth in Section 15061(b)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Planning Commission does hereby recommend that the City Council approve General Plan Amendment GPA 21-01A01, augmenting the adopted 2021-2029 General Plan Housing, as shown in Exhibit 1 attached hereto:
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 14'h day of March 2023.
AYES: Green, Ferlauto, Hayes, Vahid
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT: Savage-Lebhart
Jonathan Orduna
Community Development Director
oger Gree
Planning Commission Chair
Exhibit:
1. Proposed Redlines of Adopted 2021-2029 Housing Element Update
THE CITY OF LAGUNA NIGUEL
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
1989 MARCH 14, 2023
CALL TO ORDER By Chair Green at 7:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Voting Members Present: Chair Roger Green
Commissioner Karen Ferlauto
Commissioner Kathleen Hayes
Commissioner Pedram Vahid
Voting Members Absent: Vice Chair Sally Savage-Lebhart
Advisory Members Present: Community Development Director Jonathan Orduna
Staff Present: Development Services Manager John Morgan Interim City Attorney Nicholas Ghirelli
Senior Planner Erica Roess
Administrative Secretary Hannah Tamaddon
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Led by Commissioner Vahid
NOTICED PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
1. General Plan Amendment GPA 21-01A01 (2021-2029 Draft Revised Housing Element Update) - PUBLIC HEARING - Updates to the City Council adopted 2021- 2029 Housing Element in response to comments received from the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) received on January 19, 2022. The Housing Element serves as a guide for housing within Laguna Niguel in terms of affordability, availability, adequacy, and accessibility.
Recommended Action: That the Planning Commission open the public hearing, take public testimony, close the public hearing, and then take the following actions:
A. Adopt Resolution No. 23-03, recommending that the City Council approve General Plan Amendment GPA 21-01A01 (2021-2029 Draft Revised Housing Element Update) (Attachment A); and,
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B. Find that General Plan Amendment GPA 21-01A01 is exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) requirements per Section 15061, Review for Exemption of the CEQA Guidelines. Specifically, Section 15061(b)(3) states, in part, that a project is exempt from CEQA if "the activity is covered by the general rule that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. Where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA."
Senior Planner Roess provided a PowerPoint presentation summarizing the City Council adopted 2021-2029 Housing Element and recent updates drafted in response to comments received from HCD.
Chair Green opened the Public Hearing at 7:11 p.m.
Debbie Salahi, 24341 Toponas Court, Laguna Niguel, also a volunteer with "Welcoming Neighbors Home," explained she had seen positive changes in the revised housing element and highlighted her questions regarding the document. She would like to know the definition of a deed-restricted, lower-income unit. She was glad to hear that lower-income home developments would be prioritized and hoped this included low, very low, extremely low, and acutely low-income households. She would also like to know what incentives would be given for the required number of low-income housing units. She added that Chet Holifield Federal Building was considered a unique architectural landmark, so much so that the Federal Government conducted a charrette to consider the best uses, which included housing. She asked why this property was not listed on the site inventory list and added that including this site would allow for affordable housing to be spread out throughout Laguna Niguel and not segregated to the Gateway Specific Plan. She noticed that 224 affordable units were in the Buie property, and this would help the City meet RHNA numbers of 202 low-income and 348 extremely low and very low. She asked if we had an affordable housing builder that planned to build at this sit with 100 percent affordable housing and wondered if the City was looking into additional funding from federal, state, and regional funding programs. She commented that some of the underutilized sites listed in table B5 seemed to be thriving businesses, and wondered if we had any statements from the property owners that noted their intention to redevelop their properties into housing. She was concerned about potential environmental issues related to the remediation of sites current automotive uses. She closed her comments by stating that the City needed people that need affordable housing.
Chair Green noted that the Planning Commission received her comment letter regarding the item.
Chair Green asked Senior Planner Roess how staff planned to address Debbie Salahi's comments. Senior Planner Roess answered that she did receive the comment letter today and her comments and staffs response would be included in the updated draft housing element prior to being presented to the City Council.
Chair Green confirmed with Senior Planner Roess that all comments will be included in the City Council's agenda packet.
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Chair Green closed the Public Hearing at 7:15 p.m.
Commissioner Ferlauto thanked Senior Planner Roess for her work on this item and the various updates which she believed was very informative. She hoped that HCD certification would follow soon. She was pleased that the City's state-determined total housing need of 1,207 dwelling units was in progress, and staff could now focus on the specifics of these numbers. She agreed that the City should provide low income, fair, and special needs housing opportunities in Laguna Niguel, and although she felt the City needs to move forward in this regard, it becomes difficult when the state is determining the City's direction rather than local control determining our needs. That said, she understood the importance of accommodating state housing laws, and therefore will support this agenda item.
Commissioner Vahid thanked staff for the time spent on this item. He felt the document was complete and thorough, and successfully incorporated HD's comments. His only recommendation would be updating the exhibits for vacant and underutilized sites in GIS to make their locations clearer.
Chair Green noted that in the revised document, there were fifteen housing units that would get rehabilitated during the eight-year cycle. He confirmed with Senior Planner Roess that the intention was for these rehab units to be eligible for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. Senior Planner Roess added that staff would create housing rehabilitation program that would utilize CDBG funds, to accommodate the fifteen units, approximately three homes a year for five years. Chair Green asked if there would be an application process that an owner would go through requesting these funds. Senior Planner Roess answered that the owners would have to qualify from an income perspective in order to receive CDBG funds. Once staff find owners that would meet these requirements and needed assistance rehabilitating their homes, funds would then be allocated. Chair Green asked if these funds could be used for any type of home ownership, including single family and townhomes.
Senior Planner Roess answered that this was the intention and before the end of the calendar year, staff would have these guidelines developed. She also noted that this program would answer CD's question regarding why we did not have units identified for rehabilitation. Chair Green added that this would be a good program for homeowners that have deferred maintenance.
Chair Green noticed that residential care units for the elderly had been six persons or less per unit and asked regarding the change to seven persons or more. Senior Planner Roess answered that these were two existing distinctions and staff was currently evaluating the ordinance. These distinctions would be identified when presented to Planning Commission at a later date. Chair Green confirmed with Senior Planner Roess that currently six persons or less was permitted by right, and seven persons or more would require a process that would need to be evaluated.
Chair Green confirmed with Senior Planner Roess that once the draft revised housing element was reviewed and approved by the City, HCD would have 60 days to review. He asked if staff had worked with HCD to see if they were in agreement with the edits made.
Senior Planner Roess answered that staff had received assistance from Orange County Council of Government's (OCCOG) on the fair housing component, which was recently Planning Commission Minutes Page 3 of 5 March 14, 2023
completed in February. Due to time constraints, staff's focus had been to bring the document to Planning Commission and City Council for review. She added that the revised housing element would include all the redlined additions to be reviewed by HCD in full. Chair Green noted that staff had put in so much work into the document and hoped it would be approved.
Chair Green thanked staff for the additional work and edits made that expanded on a number of policies, requirements, and background information on what the City was doing to accommodate housing and affordable housing. He noted that these revisions were required by HCD, and the City needed a certified housing element to enhance eligibility for grant funding but to also provide guidance when making decisions on housing projects. He would be supporting the amendment this evening.
It was moved by Commissioner Hayes and seconded by Commissioner Ferlauto, to adopt Resolution No. 23-03 recommending that the City Council approve General Plan Amendment GPA 21-01A01 2021-2029 Draft Revised Housing Element Update) 12022021 rat R (Attachment A); and, find that General Plan Amendment GPA 21-01A01 is exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) requirements per Section 15061, Review for Exemption of the CEQA Guidelines. Specifically, Section 15061(b)(3) states, in part, that a project is exempt from CEQA if "the activity is covered by the general rule that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. Where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA."
The motion carried 4-0-1.
AYES: Green, Ferlauto, Hayes, Vahid
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Savage-Lebhart
REPORTS AND COMMENTS
Planning Commission
Commissioner Vahid thanked the public for submitting their comments and added that they will be answered by staff.
Community Development Director and Staff
Community Development Director Orduna stated that the City Council recently held a Visioning Workshop and a Strategic Plan Workshop. The City Council was supportive of affordable housing, which they referred to as workforce housing. With today's aging community, it was important to also bring in younger families that may fall into HCD's affordable housing category. He added that the City Council has been pro-housing and they understand there are needs to be addressed at all income levels. One example of this is ADU policy. The City Council views ADU's as a benefit for the Planning Commission Minutes Page 4 of 5 March 14, 2023
community. In last year's budget, they approved funding to prepare promotional materials for residents, which included sample site plans and floor plans available on the City's website, to assist residents in deciding if ADU's was the right choice.
Community Development Director Orduna continued that staff was working hard to promote housing in the community while also thoughtfully balancing housing with other competing demands. It was important to balance all the City's priorities, and he felt that the revised housing element accomplished this. As stated by Senior Planner Roess, the way the City implemented its policies allowed the City to exceed our RHNA allocation in the very low and low affordability category by 10 percent in the last housing cycle. Staff planned on again achieving our RHNA in the current housing cycle. Community Development Director Orduna thanked the Planning Commission as well as the City Council for support and noted that staff will continue working with the community towards adoption in the near future.
Community Development Director Orduna added that staff should have more information on the disposition of the Chet Holifield Federal Building. There was currently an auction taking place through April 12. At the conclusion of the auction, staff would have more information to comprehensively assess a path forward.
Community Development Director Orduna continued that the City's budget considerations were coming up and staff had a full agenda for the year. More information to come on this work program once the budget was finalized.
Chair Green confirmed with Development Services Manager Morgan that there will be a Planning Commission meeting on Tuesday, March 28 for an application with Steven's Gardens.
ADJOURN
The meeting was adjourned at 7:32 p.m.
ATTEST:
Jonathan Orduna
Community Development Director
Roger Green
Planning Commission Chair
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Attachment D
Comments/Responses to Letter from Debbie
Salahi, Volunteer, Welcoming Neighbors
Home, dated March 14, 2023
Redlined Update to "How Public Comments Were Considered and Incorporated in the Housing Element Update" in Response to 3.14.23 Housing Element Public Comments Comment Response
The Housing Element states that the development of deed- As shown in the City's Annual Progress Reports from restricted affordable housing will be prioritized over the 2014-2019 (5th Cycle), the City achieved a total of 79 other allowed "community benefits." How this is related to deed-restricted very-low and low-income units in the the density bonus that I believe was given to projects in Gateway Specific Plan area, all on underutilized, non- 2022 with no affordable housing? vacant sites with previous industrial and/or commercial uses. (3 non-restricted lower-income
ADUs were issued permits in 2020 as shown in the
2020 Annual Progress Report (APR).) These totals
equate to the 82 lower-income units identified in the
"progress" column of Table A-2, "Progress in
Achieving Quantified Objectives - 2013-2020." Once
the City achieved the City's lower income RHNA
allocation in the 5th cycle (73 units), the City then
began prioritizing the other community benefit
objectives: provision of community service facilities
and the funding of non-project related open space
amenities.
In 2022, as identified in Table B-3, "Approved
Projects," there was one residential project entitled in the Gateway area: "South Forbes", 309 units. To
initiate negotiations for density and community benefit allowances the developer engaged Community
Development staff in 2020, following the City's
achievement of meeting its 5th cycle RHNA
allocation. Therefore, the provision of community
service facilities and the funding of non-project-
related open space amenities were prioritized for that
development.
The other two "2022 projects", "Laguna Niguel City
Center" and "Cove @ El Niguel" identified in Table B-
3 are not within the Gateway area and do not include
the community benefit provision that results in
increased density. However both projects resulted in
significant public benefit in other ways including
further stabilization of a former landslide site,
preservation of open space, and provision of a state-
of-the-art community library campus.
HE Page B-4 has been revised as follows: "As shown
in Table A-2, a total of 73 lower-income households
was established for the previous planning period.
Through the community benefit process, the City
achieved a total of 79 deed restricted lower-income
units plus 3 non-restricted lower-income ADUs, for a
total of 82, or 112% of the City's lower income
Redlined Update to "How Public Comments Were Considered and Incorporated in the Housing Element Update" in Response to 3.14.23 Housing Element Public Comments allocation. Moreover, as described in Action 3.2,
given the significant increase in the City's RHNA
allocation from 182 units (5th cycle) to 1,207 units
(6th cycle) (including 550 lower-income units), the
development of deed-restricted affordable housing
will be prioritized over the other allowed "community
benefits" such as incorporation of community service
facilities and funding of non-project related open
space amenities.
Regarding Action 3.2, I am glad to see that lower income "Lower income" is intended to mean very-low and home development will be prioritized. Please define low-income households. exactly what is meant by "lower income" in this context. I am concerned that if it means only low and moderate As currently written, the community benefit provision income development will not be sufficient for very-low, in the Gateway Specific Plan allows a developer to extremely-low and acute-low income households. And increase the density of a project from 50 units to 120 please explain what incentives will be given for what units per acre when affordable housing, community required number of lower income housing units. I don't see facilities, and/or non-project-related funding of open any specific housing overlay program in the housing space amenities are provided. element. How will the city ensure that affordable housing will be built on the sites in the housing inventory where it's With the December 31, 2023 commitment of slated to be? amending the Gateway Specific Plan as it relates to the prioritization of affordable housing, specific
numbers and/or percentages for lower-income
housing units will be proposed and then adopted by
City Council in a public hearing.
It must be recognized that private real estate
development decisions are based on a variety of
financial and personal considerations including
general economic and market conditions,
expectations for future market conditions, current and
projected costs (development cost, loan servicing,
property taxes, assessments, insurance,
maintenance, utilities, etc.), current and projected
income (rent, appreciation), private lending institution policies, alternate investment options, perceived
financial risk vs. expected return, and personal
objectives. The City's evaluation of residential
development potential is based on available data,
staff observations and reasonable assumptions
regarding development trends, property
characteristics, and input from property owners and
knowledgeable real estate professionals. Inclusion of
any property in this sites inventory should not be
interpreted as the City's prediction regarding private
development decisions or a City requirement for
amortization of any existing uses. Actual development
will depend on the individual decisions of private
Redlined Update to "How Public Comments Were Considered and Incorporated in the Housing Element Update" in Response to 3.14.23 Housing Element Public Comments property owners. Actions the City will take to
encourage and facilitate development of sites listed in the Housing Element are described in detail in the
Housing Plan.
Action 3.2 has been revised to state that the City will amend the Gateway Specific Plan "community
benefit" definition to prioritize the development of
units available to very-low- and low-income
households.
The Chet Holifield Federal Building is considered a unique In 2021, the U.S. General Services Administration architectural landmark - so much so that the Federal (GSA) hired Griffin Enright Architects (GEA) to Government conducted a charette to consider the best use facilitate five virtual workshops to solicit, consider and for it. I attended those charette sessions and housing was document community input on the property and considered. Why isn't that site on the Site Inventory? potential options for the future use of the Chet cluding that site would allow more affordable housing Holifield Federal Building site. Development spread out throughout our city and not be searegated proposals shared with the public by GEA ranged from the Gateway Specific Plan. repurposing the existing building (Scheme Nos. 1, 2, and 3), reducing the existing building (Scheme No. 4)
and demolishing the building (Scheme No.
5). Anticipated economic and land use impacts
associated with the various proposals were not
shared during the workshops. Also, due to the format
selected for the workshops, opportunities for
community engagement were limited. Currently
(March 15, 2023), the GSA has the property up for
sale, with a contingency that the million-square-foot
building, guard shacks, etc. will have to be preserved
under a historic deed restriction. The start of the bid process began on March 7th and the anticipated
close date is April 12th. It is unknown whether there
will be a winning bidder, and therefore whether the
ownership will change from the current federal status.
Assuming the property does changes hands, the GSA
intends to continue to occupy the building/property
through 2024. Given the great uncertainty of the
property ownership status and staff's inability to
provide supporting information on how future
development is possible, it was not included in the
Site Inventory. It should be noted that the Housing
Element sites inventory is a "snapshot in time" and as
circumstances change, housing development may be
considered on additional sites that are not listed in the current Housing Element sites inventory.
The sites inventory shows that 220 affordable units are in As noted in Table B-4 "Vacant Sites Inventory" it is the Buie Property. It says the acreage is 26.8. There is a estimated that there are approximately 4 buildable steep hill there on the corner of Crown Valley Pkwy and acres based on site constraints. The 220 potential Cabot Rd. How much of that acreage is buildable? Do you units are based on 4 acres and 50 units/acre as Redlined Update to "How Public Comments Were Considered and Incorporated in the Housing Element Update" in Response to 3.14.23 Housing Element Public Comments already have an affordable builder planning to build there allowed within the Gateway Specific Plan. No specific with 100% affordable housing? proposal has been submitted to the City for affordable housing on that site.
Do you have any letters from property owners that state No letters or applications for development have been their intention to redevelop property into housing and if so, submitted to date by property owners of the sites what are their plans to include affordable housing? listed in Table B-5 "Underutilized Sites Inventory".
However, as shown in revised Table B-5, three
underutilized properties with auto uses were removed
from the "Underutilized Sites Inventory" because the
private property owners and private developers were
incentivized to sell the property and construct a
multifamily residential development (South Forbes,
309-unit project). The incentives included a density
allowance of 119 units per acre, 238% above the
allowable maximum of 50 units per acre. Additionally,
as shown in Table B-2 "Previous Constructed and
Approved Multi-family Projects in the Gateway
Specific Plan" there were another 6 residential
projects in the Gateway area that were built on non-
vacant, underutilized property. As noted in Action 1.2
City staff will continue to engage in conversations and outreach with Gateway property owners and
prospective developers.
Table B-3 Approved Projects shows that 929 units have Please see responses above related to the been approved in 2021-2022, 12 were low with the prioritization of affordable housing in the Gateway remainder above moderate. 12 units in 2 years is certainly area. Additionally, please see Actions 3.3 and 3.4, not on track for getting to 550 units by 2029. where City staff will provide annual outreach to affordable housing developers and also provide
administrative assistance to them in seeking available
State and federal funding and/or tax credits for the
construction of low-and moderate units.