Housing Element Update Overview in Carmel-by-the-Sea
Carmel-by-the-Sea's 6th cycle housing element update process, including background information, review timeline, environmental review update, revised 2nd draft details, reader's guide, and follow-up actions for potential housing sites. Key dates, revisions, public comment periods, and new programs are highlighted.
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CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA 6th Cycle 2023-2031 Housing Element Update Revised Second Draft City Council Meeting March 5, 2024 CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA 1
Background 8-year housing element cycles 6th cycle planning period started December 31, 2023 and ends on December 31, 2031 (RHNA: 349 units) Due date for 6th cycle housing element update: December 15, 2023 120 day grace period ends April 15, 2024 CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA 2
Review Timeline August 3, 2023: Submitted 1st draft of the 6th cycle housing element to HCD September 15, 2023: Received mid-review comments from HCD October 2, 2023: Submitted revised 1st draft November 1, 2023: Received 90-day review letter from HCD January 24, 2024: Submitted 2nd draft February 6, 2024: Received mid-review comments from HCD March 8, 2024: Submit revised 2nd draft March 24, 2024: Receive 60-day review letter https://homecarmelbythesea.com/ CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA 3
Environmental Review Update February 23, 2024: Released Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration for public review March 25, 2024: Public comment period closes April 2, 2024: Adopt environmental document concurrently with Housing Element https://homecarmelbythesea.com/ceqa CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA 4
Revised 2nd Draft Clean version and track changes version Changes in the revised 2nd draft are distinguished with aqua blue highlight https://homecarmelbythesea.com/housing- element-updates CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA 5
Readers Guide Updated Reader s Guide dated 03.05.2024 Attachment 1 to the staff report https://homecarmelbythesea.com/ housing-element-updates Includes key project dates High level overview of the revisions to the second draft of the housing element More robust follow-up actions New programs Other revisions Additional analysis CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA 6
Follow-Up Actions Program 1.1.B: City Owned Sites (Sunset Center North & South lots, Vista Lobos). Identified as potential housing sites in early 2023 Four public community meetings with the Housing Ad Hoc Committee and three meetings with the City Council Sites included in the draft Housing Element reviewed by the City Council on August 1, 2023 Housing Element is a policy document developed through a public process and adopted by the City Council (it cannot be revised or amended by staff) HCD requires specific and measurable actions to further housing element programs (e.g. necessary steps for entitlement and issuance of building permits) Obtaining a certified housing element that complies with State law preserves local control over permitting CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA 7
Follow-Up Actions Program 1.1.B: City Owned Sites (Sunset Center North & South lots, Vista Lobos). All public property is subject to the Surplus Land Act. All local agencies are required to comply with the Surplus Land Act when disposing of public property. There has been no discussion or commitment to sell any city-owned property. There is no commitment to declare city-owned property as surplus. The Surplus Land Act does not require that public property be offered at below market rates. The terms of any lease agreement for city-owned property are reviewed and approved by the City Council. HCD requires compliance with all State laws, including the Surplus Land Act, if applicable. CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA 8
Follow-Up Actions Program 1.1.B: City Owned Sites (Sunset Center North & South lots, Vista Lobos). Public parking will not be eliminated. Request for Proposals (RFP) will be developed through the public process. Target dates for RFP are estimates only. Aggressive timeline ensures alternative actions can be taken if progress is not achieved in 4 years (mid-cycle). Annual reporting must demonstrate that actions are being taken to achieve program outcomes. CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA 9
Follow-Up Actions Highlights Program 1.1.D: Allow Religious Institution Affiliated Housing Development. Program 1.3.B: Overnight Visitor Accommodation (Conversion) Development Transfer Rights. Program 1.3.D: Overnight Visitor Accommodation - Employee Housing Program. Program 1.4.A: Eliminate Unnecessary Use Permits. Program 2.4.A: Housing Rehabilitation and Maintenance Information. Program 3.1.C: Density Bonus. CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA 10
New Programs Highlights Program 1.1.E: City Partnership with the Carmel Foundation to Develop Affordable Housing. Program 1.3.K: Forest and Beach Commission Required Findings. Program 3.2.B: Housing Mobility. Program 3.2.C: Local Universal Design Standards. Program 3.2.D: Family Friendly Housing. Program 5.1.D: Farmworker Housing. CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA 11
Other Changes Highlights Changed Program 1.3.H from Prepare Checklist and Procedures for SB35 to Senate Bill 35 and Senate Bill 423 Processing Procedure. Program 3.1.A: Mixed-Use Affordable Housing. Identified specific regional affordable housing organizations. Program 3.1.F: Expedited Processing Procedures. Provided alternatives to story poles. Program 3.1.G: Establish Minimum Densities. Added a ministerial approval process; restrict the development of single-family residential uses in the commercial and multi-family districts. Additional analyses in Appendix A and B, changed potential housing units from affordable to market rate on First Church of Christ, Red Cross, American Legion. CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA 12
Next Steps Receive public comments on the Housing Element until March 7th Receive public comments on the environmental document until March 25th Prepare responses to written public comments Submit revised 2nd draft to HCD on March 8th Receive 60-day review letter by March 24th Adopt Housing Element April 2nd Submit to HCD on/before April 15th 2 weeks (approximately) to receive certification letter Submit to California Coastal Commission for approval of a Local Coastal Plan amendment CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA 13
