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CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
Agenda Item No. 21
September 11, 2007
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: City Manager's Office
Sharon Wood, Assistant City Manager
949 - 644 -3222, swood @city.newport - beach.ca.us
SUBJECT: Use of Funds from Lennar Homes of California, Inc. in Connection with
Development Agreement for Santa Barbara Condominiums
ISSUE:
Should the City Council allocate the $5 million payment expected from Lennar Homes to
specific projects?
RECOMMENDATION:
Provide direction to staff on allocation of funds.
DISCUSSION:
The City Council approved a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU, attached) that outlines the
provisions of a development agreement between the City and Lennar Homes for the Santa
Barbara Condominiums project on August 14, 2007. Section 2.A of the MOU provides that
Lennar will pay $5 million to the City, $2 million concurrent with the first building permit and $3
million concurrent with the final occupancy permit. The MOU does not include any limits on use
of these funds, and the City Council did not approve any allocation of the funds to specific
projects in their action on August 14, but continued that discussion to this meeting.
The City Council may take any of the following actions.
1. Direct staff to allocate some or all of the funds to specific projects.
2. Hold a decision on allocation of the funds until approval of the development agreement.
3. Hold a decision on allocation of the funds until the funds are paid to the City.
Submitted by:
Aa&Lm
Sharon Wood
Assistant City Manager
Attachment: Memorandum of Understanding Between Lennar Homes of California, Inc.
and City of Newport Beach
Minutes from the July 24 `" and August 14 '" City Council Meetings
EXHIBIT 2
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN LENNAR
HOMES OF CALIFORNIA, INC. AND CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
This Memorandum of Understanding ( "MOU ") is entered into by and between Lennar
Homes of California, Inc., ( "Lennar ") and the City of Newport Beach (City), a municipal
corporation, through its duly elected, appointed, qualified or acting representatives.
RECITALS
A. WHEREAS, on January 10, 2006 the Newport Beach City
Council approved Resolution NO. 2006 -2 adopting Mitigated Negative Declaration (SCH
NO. 2005 - 071067) and approved General Plan Amendment No. 2004 -005, Local Coastal
Program Land Use Plan Amendment No. 2005 -001, Tentative Parcel Map No. 2005 -014,
Tentative Tract Map No. 2004 -004 (16774), Traffic Study No. 2005 -002 and Coastal
Residential Development Permit No. 2005 -004 and adopted Ordinance No. 2006 -1
approving Planned Community Development No. 2005 -003 amending Zoning District
Map No. (48) changing the subject property from CV -B to RM -C for property located at
900 Newport Center Drive (PA 2004 -169); and
13. WHEREAS, on July 25, 2006 the City Council approved a
comprehensive update of the City's General Plan, including changes in Affordable
Housing Requirements under an updated Housing Element; and
C. WHEREAS, on March 27, 2007,_the City Council adopted
Ordinance No. 2007 -6, amending provisions under which development agreements shall
be required for residential development projects in the City to implement new policies and
Land Use changes in the new General Plan and requiring development agreements for
projects that require a legislative act and include more than 50 units; and
D. WHEREAS, on July 10, 2007 the California Coastal
Commission approved City of Newport Beach Land Use Plan Amendment NPB- MAJ -1 -06
Part A (Marriott Hotel VSC to MDR/Santa Barbara Condominiums) subject to
modifications; and
E. WHEREAS, Lennar has requested approval of an Affordable
Housing Implementation Plan (AHIP) which documents Lennar's commitment to the
provision of 12 apartment units in the Moderate Income level for a period of 30 years and
which will satisfy the intent of Condition No. 5 of Resolution No. 2006 -2 for affordable
housing; but will comply with the amended requirements for number of units of affordable
housing under the updated Housing Element.
1�. WHEREAS, concurrent with and as consideration for the
approval of the AHIP under the provisions of the updated Housing Element, die two parties
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Belil r-en Lennar Homes of Califarnia. /tic-.
And City of Newport Beat -h
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wish to enter into a development agreement to vest the right to develop the project without
additional public benefit contributions other than payment to the City of Newport Beach
the amount of $5 million for the City to use for projects that provide a public benefit to the
City as determined by the City Council.
NOW, TI3EREFORE, it is mutually agreed by and between the undersigned parties as
foI lows:
Section 1. The City shall give prompt consideration to the necessary support language for
Coastal Commission approval of the Coastal Development Permit, and to the Affordable
Ilousing Implementation Plan (AHIP) required by the current Housing Element.
Section 2. The parties will expeditiously prepare and the Newport Beach Planning Commission
and City Council will promptly consider approval of a development agreement that includes the
following principal provisions. The development agreement must be approved and executed
before the issuance of any grading or building permit for the project.
A. As a condition of the development agreement, Lennar shall pay $5 million to the
City of Newport Beach. This amount shall be paid in two installments, $2 million to he
delivered concurrently with the issuance of the first residential building permit and $3
million to be delivered concurrently with the issuance of the final occupancy permit for all
79 homes. If the certificate of occupancy for the 79`h unit is not issued within in 12 months
of the first certificate of occupancy then the $3 million shall be due on a pro rata per unit
basis for those units for which a certificate of occupancy has been issued and payable on a
pro rata basis for the ensuing units as each certificate of occupancy is issued. Upon
payment of this amount, no other payment shall be required for public benefit to the City of
Newport Beach.
B. The City will expeditiously review the Affordable Housing Agreement to
implement the AHIP, and will provide expedited review of development plans for the
project, in support of timely receipt of building permits and final occupancy permits.
C. City development approvals will be vested for a period not to exceed five (5)
years.
Section 3. The terms of this MOU shall become effective upon execution by both parties and
shall continue thereafter until the satisfactory completion of the obligations of the parties as
described herein. The MOU may be altered, changed, or amended by mutual consent of the
parties. Any changes or amendments must be in writing and signed by the parties before such
change or amendment shall take effect.
Section 4. The MOU is executed in counterparts, each of which shall be considered a
duplicate original.
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Section 5. Notices: Any demand upon or notice required or permitted to be given by one
Party to the other shall be in writing, shall be made in the following manner, and shall be
effective (a) upon receipt if given by personal delivery, (b) on the date indicated on the receipt it'
given by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, or (c) on the succeeding business
day after mailing or deposit if given by Express Mail or by deposit with a private delivery
service of general use (e -g. Federal Express), postage or fee paid, as appropriate, addressed to
the parties in Paragraph 17. Notice of a change of address shall be given by written notice in the
manner set forth in this section.
Section 6. For the purposes of this MOU, all information, requests, or other business
including any demand upon a party or notice pursuant hereto shall be coordinated through the
following agency representatives:
City of Newport Beach
I lorner Bludau, City Manager
3300 Newport Blvd.
Newport Beach, CA 92658 -8915
Lennar Homes ofCalifarnia, Inc.
Mr. John Baayoun
Regional Vice President
25 Enterprise
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
Section 7. This MOU shall be binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of the successors and
assigns of the parties.
Section 8. This MOU shall be governed by, and construed and enforced in accordance with,
the laws of the State of California.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
By:
Robin Clauson
City Attorney
A "ITEST:
By:
LaVonne Harkless
City Clerk
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH,
A Municipal Corporation
ME
Steven Rosansky
Mayor
Lennar Homes of California, Inc.
By:
John Baayoun
Regional Vice President
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City of Newport Beach
City Council Minutes
July 24, 2007
Grand Jury findings and recommendations regarding a Newport Harbor mooring
investigation to the Presiding Judge of the Grand Jury and the Grand Jury Foreman.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Henn, Council Member Curry, Mayor Pro Tem Selich, Mayor
Rosansky, Council Member Daigle, Council Member Gardner
Absent: Council Member Webb
O523. AFFORDABLE HOUSING IMPLEMENTATION PLAN AND MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING (C -3979) - SANTA BARBARA CONDOMINIUMS (PA2004 -169).
[381100 -20071
Mayor Pro Tem Selich noted that, due to the increase of in lieu park fees, the City will
receive $12 million ($2 million in park fees, $5 million for the Crystal Cove resort project,
and $5 million will come to the City in an unrestricted format). He suggested setting
priorities on how to use the $5 million, particularly for use in the parks.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem - Be to a) adopt Resolution No. 2007 -55 approving an
Affordable Housing Implementation Plan (AHIP) for Lennar Homes Santa Barbara
Condominiums; and b) approve a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Lennar
Homes of California, Inc. and the City of Newport Beach (PA2004 -169), so long as the $5
million shall go to the acquisition or improvement of the following City parks (in priority
order): Newport Center Park and Back Bay View Park; however, if there are funds still
available, use the remaining funds for Marina Park and Sunset Ridge Park. The $5
million shall be an advance from the General Fund and be repaid with park fees from
future residential development in Newport Beach.
Council Member Selich noted that the $5 million is being generated out of a Newport
Center project and Newport Center Park and Back Bay View Park will primarily benefit
the residents of Newport Center.
In response to Council questions, City Attorney Clauson confirmed that the motion is
appropriate since the MOU indicates that Council determines how the funds are to be
used. She confirmed that the $2 million in lieu park fee does not have mandates on where
it is to be spent.
Substitute motions Council Member Webb to a) adopt Resolution No. 2007 -55
approving an Affordable Housing Implementation Plan (AHIP) for Lemur Homes Santa
Barbara Condominiums; b) approve a Memorandum of Understanding between Lennar
Homes of California, Inc. and the City of Newport Beach (PA2004 -169); and c) direct staff
to bring back a recommendation relative to future prioritization of the funds that could be
used for park purposes.
Novell Hendrickson noted that the Facilities Finance Review Committee indicated that
Marina Park and Sunset Ridge Park should be funded first and took issue that Council is
not taking into account the work that the public committees do.
Mayor Rosansky requested that Council Member Webb amend his motion to give priority
to active parks, not passive parks, designate $5 million toward park construction, and
leave the decision of how the money is to be spent for a later discussion.
Amended substitute motion by Council Member We to a) adopt Resolution No.
2007 -55 approving an Affordable Housing Implementation Plan (AHIP) for Lennar Homes
Santa Barbara Condominiums; b) approve a Memorandum of Understanding between
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Lennar Homes of California, Inc. and the City of Newport Beach (PA2004 -169); c)
designate the $5 million toward park construction; and d) direct staff to bring back a
recommendation relative to future prioritization of the funds that could be used for park
purposes.
The amended substitute motion failed by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Mayor Rosansky, Council Member Webb, Council Member Daigle
Noes: Council Member Henn, Council Member Curry, Mayor Pro Tem Selich, Council
Member Gardner
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Henn, Council Member Curry, Mayor Pro Tem Selich, Council
Member Gardner
Noes: Mayor Rosansky, Council Member Webb, Council Member Daigle
XIV. PUBLIC HEARING
18. LOCAL COASTAL PLAN (LOP) AMENDMENT NO. 2005 -001 — SANTA BARBARA
CONDOS (PA2004 -169) . [APPLICANT -CITY & LENNAR HOMES] — THE
AMENDMENT INCLUDES MODIFICATIONS APPROVED BY THE CALIFORNIA
COASTAL COMMISSION, INCLUDING THE ADDITION OF A NEW POLICY TO
THE COASTAL LAND USE PLAN. (100 -2007)
Planning Director Lepo provided the staff report and reported that this is returning to
Council because the Coastal Commission added the provision for the 85 million-mitigation
fee to be used for the Crystal Cove State Beach project. He stated that, if Council approves
this, it will go back to the Coastal Commission so they can consider the change in the
project's Coastal Land Use Plan and the Coastal Development Permit.
Mayor Rosansky opened the public hearing.
Donna Kelly, Vice President of Community Development for Lennar Homes, noted that the
LCP is the first of a two step process.
Hearing no further testimony, Mayor Rosansky closed the public hearing.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Selich to approve LCP - Amendment No. 2005 -001 by
adopting Resolution No. 2007 -56.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Henn, Council Member Curry, Mayor Pro Tem Selich, Mayor
Rosansky, Council Member Webb, Council Member Daigle, Council Member Gardner
XV. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Bob Rush questioned why Robert Burnham is involved with corridor city negotiations and why he
does not file a Statement of Economic Interests. He expressed concern about using Gold, Farb &
Lipman LLP for the group homes issue and expressed his distrust in the City Attorney's office. He
provided his handouts.
City Manager Bludau clarified that the City is not in negotiations with corridor cities but is
meeting with the City Managers and City Attorneys to have their cities adopt a position statement
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The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Henn, Council Member Curry, Mayor Pro Tem Selich, Mayor
Rosansky, Council Member Daigle, Council Member Gardner
Absent: Council Member Webb
XD:- CURRENT BUSINESS
19. APPROVAL OF THE REORGANIZATION PLAN FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS
DEPARTMENT. (100 -20071
Public Works Director Badum displayed a PowerPoint presentation to discuss the
reorganization of the department and stated that he has employees ready to be promoted.
In response to Council Member Daigle's questions, Public Works Director Badum stated that
the reorganization allows for project managers, to work solely with individual projects. He
described how the Principal Engineers will be mid - management, with Associate Engineers
and other staff reporting to them when needed.
In response to Council Member Henn's question, Public Works Director Badum stated that
there are no viable candidates for the Deputy Public Works Director position and that there
is a problem with getting more experienced employees.
Motion by Council Member_Gardner to a) approve the proposed Reorganization Plan for
the Public Works Department; and b) authorize staff to make the necessary changes to
implement the approved Reorganization Plan.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Henn, Council Member Curry, Mayor Pro Tem Selich, Mayor
Rosansky, Council Member Daigle, Council Member Gardner
Absent: Council Member Webb
521. CONFIRMATION AND /OR CLARIFICATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2007 -55
APPROVING AN AFFORDABLE HOUSING IMPLEMENTATION PLAN AND
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) FOR THE SANTA BARBARA
CONDOMINIUM PROJECT (PA 2004 -169) AND DIRECTING THE USE OF $5
MILLION TO BE PAID PURSUANT TO THE MOU. (100 -20071
City Attorney Clauson stated that there was an issue raised regarding the adequacy of the
agenda item that was on the last agenda. She indicated that the appropriate action was to
reagendize the report andhave council reconsider the item under a new motion. Further, she
reported that she realized thatone of the conditions needed more clarification relative to the
concept of repayment to the Park Fee Fund. She reported that Council can reaffirm the
original resolution or adopt the new resolution.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Selich to adopt Resolution No. 2007 -58, deleting Section 3
and rescinding Resolution No. 2007 -55, and schedule a separate discussion of Section 3 on
September 11.
Dolores Otting stated that the resolution did not make sense and was confusing.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Henn, Council Member Curry, Mayor Pro Tem Selich, Mayor
Rosansky, Council Member Daigle, Council Member Gardner
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Absent: Council Member Webb
XX. MOTION FOR_RECONSIDERATION -None
XXI. ADJOURNMENT_- 12:44 p.m.
The agenda for the Regular Meeting was posted on August 8, 2007, at 4:15 p.m. on the City Hall
Bulletin Board located outside of the City of Newport Beach Administration Building. The
supplemental agenda for the Regular Meeting was posted onAugust 10, 2007, at 1:57 p.m. on the
City Hall Bulletin Board located outside of the City of Newport Beach Administration Building.
City Clerk
ke'e'ording Secretary
Mayor
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COUNf9L AGENDA
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CITY • CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
Agenda Item No. S21
August 14, 2007
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: Sharon Wood, Assistant City Manager
ext. 3222, swood(acity.newport- beach.ca.us
Robin Clauson, City Attorney
ext. 3131 rciauson (d)citv.newport- beach.ca.us
SUBJECT: CONFIRMATION AND /OR CLARIFICATION OF RESOLUTION NO.
2007 -55 APPROVING AN AFFORDABLE HOUSING
IMPLEMENTATION PLAN AND MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
FOR THE SANTA BARBARA CONDOMINIUM PROJECT AT
NEWPORT CENTER DRIVE (PA2004 -169) REGARDING COMPLIANCE
WITH HOUSING ELEMENT AND PROVISION AND USE OF $5
MILLION DOLLAR PUBLIC BENEFIT PAYMENT
• APPLICANT NAME: Lennar Homes of California, Inc.
ISSUE:
Should Resolution 2007 -55 be confirmed as approved July 24, 2007, or should the City
Council clarify or delete Section 3 of the Resolution?
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Confirm adoption of Resolution 2007 -55; or
2. Adopt Resolution 2007- _ clarifying or deleting Section 3 and rescinding
Resolution 2005 -55
DISCUSSION:
On July 24, 2007 the City Council approved Resolution 2007 -55 (Attachment 1)
approving an Affordable Housing Implementation Plan for Lennar Homes Santa Barbara
Condominiums and a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Lennar Homes
of California, Inc. in the City of Newport Beach (PA 2004 -169). The motion to adopt the
Resolution included directions for use of the five million dollars to be paid as a public
is benefit under the provisions of the MOU. On August 6, 2007, the City Council received
a letter from an attorney representing Mr. William Ficker alleging a violation of the
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CONFIRMATION OR CLARIFICATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2007 -55
August 14, 2007
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agenda posting requirements under Government Code Section 54954.2(a). The letter
alleged the agenda description did not provide the required "brief description of each
item of business to be transacted or discussed" for supplemental item S23.
The staff report for the original item which was listed on the supplemental agenda
identified the action to be taken as required under the Brown Act and as well the staff
report provided two specific issues to be resolved. The second issue was whether a
payment of the five million dollars was an appropriate public benefit in consideration of
the application of the 2006 Housing Element and vesting of development rights. By
approval of the recommended action, the Council determined in the positive both of the
issues presented in the staff report.
Opinions may differ on whether the action taken was appropriate in light of the
description of the action on the agenda. This item has been placed on the agenda
again for confirmation out of an abundance of caution, to avoid unnecessary and costly
litigation, as well as any delay such litigation would cause to the project applicant,
Lennar Homes.
In addition, after the July 24, 2007 meeting, staff determined that the Council's intent
regarding Section 3 of the Resolution could be clarified. Based upon the motion made,
Section 3 read, •
"The payment from Lennar referenced in Section 2.A of the Memorandum of
Understanding shall be advanced from the General Fund to the Park Fees Fund to
facilitate early acquisition and improvement of parks. As future residential developers
pay park in -lieu fees, the General Fund will be reimbursed. The City Council sets the
following priorities for use of the advance to the Park Fees Fund.
A. Newport Center Park
B. Back Bay View Park enhancements
C. Marinapark or Sunset Ridge Park, with equal priority if the funds are not fully
expended on A and B
After discussion with Councilmember Selich, who made the motion, it is proposed to
clarify the motion to read:
"The five million dollar payment referenced in Section 2.A of the Memorandum of
Understanding shall be deposited into the Park Fees Fund as an advance payment on
future park fees to facilitate early acquisition and improvement of parks in the Newport
Center service area. The General Fund shall be repaid from park fees paid by future
residential development in Newport Center. The City Council sets the following priorities
for use of the advance to the Park Fees Fund and park fees paid by the project:
A. Newport Center Park •
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B. Back Bay View Park enhancements
C. Marinapark or Sunset Ridge Park, with equal priority if the funds are not fully
expended on A and B
This clarification is contained in the revised Resolution included as Attachment 2.
Environmental Review: This is not a project under CEQA.
Public Notice: 72 hour posting of Supplemental Agenda.
Alternatives:
Prepared by:
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Sharon Wood
Assistant City Manager
Sub ed by:
Robin Clauson
City Attorney
Attachments: 1. Resolution No. 2007 -55
2. Proposed Revised Resolution 2007-
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ATTACHMENT 1 0
• RESOLUTION NO. 2007 -55
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT
BEACH APPROVING AN AFFORDABLE HOUSING IMPLEMENTATION
PLAN AND MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR THE SANTA
BARBARA CONDOMINIUM PROJECT AT 900 NEWPORT CENTER DRIVE
(PA2004 -169)
WHEREAS, on January 10, 2006, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2006 -2,
approving an application by Lennar Homes for the development of 79 condominium units at
900 Newport Center Drive; and
WHEREAS, the Resolution includes Condition 5, which establishes the requirements for
the project to meet the affordable housing requirements in the City's Housing Element; and
WHEREAS, on July 25, 2006, the City Council approved a comprehensive update to the
General Plan, including changes in affordable housing requirements under an updated Housing
Element; and
WHEREAS, on March 27,.2007, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2007 -6,
amending provisions under which development agreements shall be required for residential
projects to implement new policies and land use changes in the General Plan; and
• WHEREAS, Lennar has requested approval of an Affordable Housing Implementation
Plan that complies with the requirements of the updated Housing Element as satisfaction of
Condition 5; and
WHEREAS, Lennar wishes to enter into a development agreement to comply with
Ordinance No. 2007 -6, vest its rights to develop the project as approved and establish a
public benefit contribution to the City;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Newport
Beach as follows:
Section 1. The Affordable Housing Implementation Plan for Santa Barbara Condominiums,
attached as Exhibit 1, is approved.
Section 2. The Memorandum of Understanding between Lennar Homes of California, Inc
and City of Newport Beach, attached as Exhibit 2, is approved.
Section 3. The payment from Lennar referenced in Section 2.A of the Memorandum of
Understanding shall be advanced from the General fund to the Park fees Fund to facilitate
early acquisition and improvement of parks. As future residential developers pay park in -lieu
fees, the General Fund will be reimbursed. The City Council sets the following priorities for use
of the advance to the Park Fees fund.
• A. Newport Center Park
B. Back Bay View Park enhancements
C. Marinapark or Sunset Ridge Park, with equal priority, if the funds are not fully •
expended on A and B
Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Newport Beach held
on July 24, 2007.
ATTEST:
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CITY CLERK
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• Exhibit i
Lennar Homes
Santa Barbara Condominiums
Affordable Housing
Implementation Plan
City of Newport Beach, CA
July 24, 2007
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Lennar Homes - Santa Barbara Condominiums
Affordable Housing Implementation Plan Page 2
Table of Contents •
L Executive Summary 3
Background Q
City process R
Summary
II. Affordable Housing project Description
Unit Descriptions
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Renovations q
Buildings /Common Areas 4
Units 5
Maintenance
Project Location Map
Site Photos
HI. Consistency with Housing Element 9
IV. Income and Rent Limits 10
AppendixA — City ofNeuWort Beach Resolution ofApproval 11 •
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Lennar Homes — Santa Barbara Condominiums
Affordable Housing Implementation Plan Page 3
• I. Executive Summary
In January 20o6 the City of Newport Beach approved a General Plan Amendment,
Coastal Land Use Plan Amendment and Planned Community Text for a project being
proposed by Lennar Homes. The project consists of 79 market rate single - family
condominiums in Newport Center, adjacent to the Newport Beach Marriott on the
former tennis court site. Condition 5 of the City Council Resolution approving the
project establishes the affordable housing requirement for the project, as follows:
The applicant shall provide a minimum of2096 of the total units (16 units)for
affordable income households in accordance with Housing Programs 2.24 and.
2.2.3 of the Newport Beach Housing Element. The applicant shall enter into an
agreement with the City to provide said units, which units may be provided off -
site, at an approved location within the City. These units shall be identified in
the agreement and constructed and completed prior to the issuance of any
certificate of occupancy for the project. The agreement shall be reviewed and
approved by the City Attorney and shall be executed and recorded prior to the
recordation of thefinal tract map or the issuance of a building or grading
permitfor the proposed subdivision.
Background
The City of Newport Beach's Housing Element as approved by the City Council in July,
• 2oo6, after approval of the Lennar project, includes an amended Housing Program
2.2.1, which sets the goal that 15% of all new housing units in the city be affordable to
very low -, low- and moderate - income households. Projects with more than So units are
required to prepare an Affordable Housing Implementation Plan (AHIP) that specifies
how the development will meet the City's affordable housing goal.
City Process
Upon submittal of the Santa Barbara Condominium project to the city, Lennar began
working with the city staff to evaluate scenarios to comply with the Housing Element.
Due to the lack of available land in Newport Beach, Lennar gained conceptual consent of
the City Council's Affordable Housing Task Force to purchase covenants to restrict
existing, market rate units to moderate - income households and rents affordable to
them.
Summary
After extensive research on options for meeting the affordable housing requirements,
meeting with the Affordable Housing Task Force, and in consideration of the newly
adopted Housing Element requirement for 15% of all new units to be affordable, Lennar
agrees to meet the requirements of the City Council condition of approval and the July
20o6 Housing Element as described below.
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Lennar Homes — Santa Barbara Condominiums
Affordable Housing Implementation Plan Page 4
II. Affordable Housing Project Description •
The Newport Courtyard Apartments at 1128 —1142 Rutland Road, Newport Beach is an
existing, market rate, 12 -unit apartment complex. Lennar will satisfy its affordable
housing requirement through the purchase and recordation of covenants that restrict
the occupancy of the apartments to qualifying moderate- income households, and
restrict the rental rates as affordable to these households, for 30 years. An Affordable
Housing Agreement among the City of Newport Beach, Lennar and the property owner
shall be executed and recorded prior to the recordation of the final tract map or the
issuance of a building or grading permit for the Lennar project.
Unit Descri lions
The apartment complex consists of two separate buildings that face a common
courtyard area that features a swimming pool. Each building contains six units and a
laundry room. The units are generously sized at approximately 1,1oo square feet. The
apartments all contain two bedrooms and two bathrooms and a dining area. Each unit
has one assigned carport. While the units were built in 1961, the owner is currently
undertaking a significant renovation effort to upgrade the complex.
Renovations
Comprehensive renovations to the property to make the complex comparable with more
recently constructed projects and ensure that it provides viable housing opportunities
for the term of the covenants will be completed prior to the issuance of any certificate of
occupancy for the Lennar project, as required by the City Council condition of approval. •
The renovations will include the following:
Buildings /Common Areas
• Recovering of the existing stucco on the building fagade with Hardiplank Select
Cedarmill Siding
• Complete replacement of all roof materials
• Exterior repainting of the entire complex, including the iron handrails
• Installation of new vertical wrought iron pickets between the existing pickets on
the railings in the courtyard area
• Installation of new redwood fencing on the back side of both buildings, enclosing
rear patio /porch areas
• Replacement of fences enclosing patio areas for each unit adjacent to the
common courtyard with lower landscape shrubs to allow visibility and openness
in the courtyard area for each apartment
• Renovation of both laundry rooms to include:
o New 30 gallon electric water heaters and non -burst water supply lines
o New countertop for folding clothes
o New vinyl flooring, windows and doors
• Installation of new motion detecting light fixtures in the garage area
• Replacement of concrete in the central common area with pavers throughout the
courtyard •
• New landscaping throughout the property
Lennar Homes — Santa Barbara Condominiums
Affordable Housing Implementation Plan Page S
• Units
Kitchens
• Complete kitchen remodel of two units with new appliances, countertops,
cabinets and sinks
• Replacement of seven -year old appliances with new ones in two units
• Maintenance of appliances less than three years old in eight units
Bathrooms
• Replacement of all toilets with new, low -flow toilets
• Replacement of all shower heads with new, low -flow shower heads
Windows and Doors
• Installation of new vinyl windows and sliding glass doors
• Insallation of new Dutch style front doors in all 12 units
Walls and Floors
Repainting of all units' interiors
Installation of new carpet in each unit
Maintenance
The properly will be maintained and preserved in good condition, in good repair, and in
• a decent, safe, sanitary, habitable and tenantable condition. All units will be fit for
occupation by human beings and substantially comply with state and local building and
health codes. At a minimum, all rental units shall have the following:
• Effective waterproofing and weather protection of roof and exterior walls,
including unbroken windows and doors
• Plumbing facilities in good working order, including hot and cold running
water, kitchen sink, working toilet, wash basin, and bathtub or shower,
connected to a sewage disposal system
• Gas facilities in good working order
• Heating facilities in good working order
• An electric system, including lighting, wiring, and equipment, in good
working order
• Clean and sanitary buildings, grounds, and appurtenances (for example,
courtyard, swimming pool and carports), free from debris, filth, rubbish,
garbage, rodents, and vermin
• Adequate trash receptacles in good repair
• Floors, stairways, and railings in good repair
• Safe fire or emergency exits leading to a street or hallway
■ Stairs, hallways, and exits kept litter -free
• Storage areas, garages, and basements kept free of combustible materials
• Operable deadbolt locks on the main entry doors of rental units, and operable
locking or security devices on windows
•0 Working smoke detectors in all units and in common stairwells
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• III. Consistency with Housing Element
The City of Newport Beach completed a comprehensive General Plan update in 2oo6.
The Housing Element was included in the update to ensure consistency with the
updated Land Use Element
The Housing Element details a number of goals for the City, which include the
following: promoting quality residential development through application of sound
planning principles and policies that encourage preservation, conservation, and
appropriate redevelopment of housing stock; providing a balanced residential
community that contains a variety of housing types, designs and opportunities for all
economic segments of the community; extension of affordability covenants with owners
of existing affordable apartments; preserving and increasing housing affordability,
through rental housing, for very low- and low- income households; and providing
housing for special needs groups.
The affordable housing apartment complex achieves a number of the above goals,
including promoting quality residential development, preserving and increasing housing
affordability and contributing to a balanced residential community through rental
housing. By converting 12 existing, market rate rental units exclusively for Moderate
Income Households for 30 years, the project increases housing affordability in the City
and preserves rental housing that might otherwise be converted to condominiums.
• The affordable housing apartment complex is consistent with a number of the goals and
policies in the Housing Element. Listed below is a matrix of where the Housing Element
and project are consistent
Goal
Project Consistency
H 1
Project renovates and preserves an existing
Quality residential development and
apartment community in Newport Beach
preservation, conservation, and
and adds deed restrictions to all 12 units
appropriate redevelopment of housing
for 30 years to restrict rental to qualifying
stock
moderate income households
H 3
Project provides for 12 additional rental
Housing opportunities for as many renter
units available to Moderate Income
and owner occupied households as
Households
possible in response to the demand for
housing in the city
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IV. Income and Rent Limits •
The Newport Courtyard Apartments at 1128 — 1142 Rutland Road, Newport Beach will
be restricted for rent by qualifying households. In order to meet the minimum eligibility
requirements the units must be rented to households qualifying as Moderate Income
Households.
Moderate Income Households will have income that does not exceed 12o% of the
Orange County ( "County"), California annualized median family income ( "Moderate
Income ") as then currently published by the United States Department of Housing and
Urban Development ( "HUD ") for the County based on four (4) person households, as
the same may be adjusted from time to time.
Rent shall not exceed thirty percent (3o %) of the income limit.
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• Appendix A
City of Newport Beach Resolution of Approval
[TO BE INSERTED]
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EXHIBIT 2
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN LENNAR •
HOMES OF CALIFORNIA, INC. AND CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
This Memorandum of Understanding ( "MOU ") is entered into by and between Lennar
Homes of California, Inc., ( "Lennar") and the City of Newport Beach (City), a municipal
corporation, through its duly elected, appointed, qualified or acting representatives.
RECITALS
A. WHEREAS, on January 10, 2006 the Newport Beach City
Council approved Resolution NO. 2006 -2 adopting Mitigated Negative Declaration (SCH
NO. 2005 - 071067) and approved General Plan Amendment No. 2004 -005, Local Coastal
Program Land Use Plan Amendment No. 2005 -001, Tentative Parcel Map No. 2005 -014,
Tentative Tract Map No. 2004 -004 (16774), Traffic Study No. 2005 -002 and Coastal
Residential Development Permit No. 2005 -004 and adopted Ordinance No. 2006 -1
approving Planned Community Development No. 2005 -003 amending Zoning District
Map No. (48) changing the subject property from CV -B to RM -C for properly located at
900 Newport Center Drive (PA 2004 - 169); and
B. WHEREAS, on July 25; 2006 the City Council approved a •
comprehensive update of the City's General Plan, including changes in Affordable
Housing Requirements under an updated Housing Element; and
C. WHEREAS, on March 27, 2007, the City Council adopted
Ordinance No. 2007 -6, amending provisions under which development agreements shall
be required for residential development projects in the City to implement new policies and
Land Use changes in the new General Plan and requiring development agreements for
projects that require a legislative act and include more than 50 units; and
D. WHEREAS, on July 10, 2007 the California Coastal
Commission approved City of Newport Beach Land Use Plan Amendment NPB- MAJ -1 -06
Part A (Marriott Hotel VSC to MDR/Santa Barbara Condominiums) subject to
modifications; and
E. WHEREAS, Lennar has requested approval of an Affordable
Housing Implementation Plan (AHIP) which documents Lennar's commitment to the
provision of 12 apartment units in the Moderate Income level for a period of 30 years and
which will satisfy the intent of Condition No. 5 of Resolution No. 2006 -2 for affordable
housing; but will comply with the amended requirements for number of units of affordable
housing under the updated Housing Element.
F. WHEREAS, concurrent with and as consideration for the •
approval of the AHIP under the provisions of the updated Housing Element, the two parties
Memorandum of Understanding
Between Lennar Homes of California, Inc.
And City of Newport Beach
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• wish to enter into a development agreement to vest the right to develop the project without
additional public benefit contributions other than payment to the City of Newport Beach
the amount of $5 million for the City to use for projects that provide a public benefit to the
City as determined by the City Council.
NOW, THEREFORE, it is mutually agreed by and between the undersigned parties as
follows:
Section I. The City shall give prompt consideration to the necessary support language for
Coastal Commission approval of the Coastal Development Permit, and to the Affordable
Housing Implementation Plan (AHIP) required by the current Housing Element.
Section 2. The parties will expeditiously prepare and the Newport Beach Planning Commission
and City Council will promptly consider approval of a development agreement that includes the
following principal provisions. The development agreement must be approved and executed
before the issuance of any grading or building permit for the project.
A. As a condition of the development agreement, Lennar shall pay $5 million to the
City of Newport Beach. This amount shall be paid in two installments, $2 million to be
delivered concurrently with the issuance of the first residential building permit and $3
• million to be delivered concurrently with the issuance of the final occupancy permit for all
79 homes. If the certificate of occupancy for the 79`h unit is not issued within in 12 months
of the first certificate of occupancy then the $3 million shall be due on a pro rata per unit
basis for those units for which a certificate of occupancy has been issued and payable on a
pro rata basis for the ensuing units as each certificate of occupancy is issued. Upon
payment of this amount, no other payment shall be required for public benefit to the City of
Newport Beach.
B. The City will expeditiously review the Affordable Housing Agreement to
implement the AHIP, and will provide expedited review of development plans for the
project, in support of timely receipt of building permits and final occupancy permits.
C. City development approvals will be vested for a period not to exceed five (5)
years.
Section 3. The terms of this MOU shall become effective upon execution by both parties and
shall continue thereafter until the satisfactory completion of the obligations of the parties as
described herein. The MOU may be altered, changed, or amended by mutual consent of the
parties. Any changes or amendments must be in writing and signed by the parties before such
change or amendment shall take effect.
• Section 4. The MOU is executed in counterparts, each of which shall be considered a
duplicate original.
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Between Lennar Homes of California, Inc.
And City of Newport Beach Page -3 -
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Section 5. Notices: Any demand upon or notice required or permitted to be given by one
party to the other shall be in writing, shall be made in the following manner, and shall be
effective (a) upon receipt if given by personal delivery, (b) on the date indicated on the receipt if
given by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, or (c) on the succeeding business
day after mailing or deposit if given by Express Mail or by deposit with a private delivery
service of general use (e.g. Federal Express), postage or fee paid, as appropriate, addressed to
the parties in Paragraph 17. Notice of a change of address shall be given by written notice in the
manner set forth in this section.
Section 6. For the purposes of this MOU, all information, requests, or other business
including any demand upon a party or notice pursuant hereto shall be coordinated through the
following agency representatives:
City of Newport Beach
Homer Bludau, City Manager
3300 Newport Blvd.
Newport Beach, CA 92658 -8915
Lennar Homes of California, Inc.
Mr. John Baayoun
Regional Vice President •
25 Enterprise
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
Section 7. This MOU shall be binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of the successors and
assigns of the parties.
Section S. This MOU shall be governed by, and construed and enforced in accordance with,
the laws of the State of California.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
By.
Robin Clauson
City Attorney
ATTEST:
By:
LaVonne Harkless.
City Clerk
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH,
A Municipal Corporation
By:
Steven Rosansky
Mayor
Lennar Homes of California, Inc.
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John Baayoun
Regional Vice President
• STATE OF CALIFORNIA }
COUNTY OF ORANGE } SS.
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH }
I, LaVonne M. Harkless, City Clerk of the City of Newport Beach, California, do
hereby certify that the whole number of members of the City Council is seven; that the foregoing
resolution, being Resolution No. 2007 -55 was duly and regularly introduced before and adopted by
the City Council of said City at a regular meeting of said Council, duly and regularly held on the
24th day of July 2007, and that the same was so passed and adopted by the following vote, to wit:
Ayes: Henn, Curry, Selich, Gardner
Noes: Webb, Daigle, Mayor Rosansky
Absent: None
Abstain: None
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the
• official seal of said City this 25th day of July 2007.
(Seal)
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City Clerk
Newport Beach, California
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• RESOLUTION NO. 2007 -_
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT
BEACH APPROVING AN AFFORDABLE HOUSING IMPLEMENTATION
PLAN AND MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR THE SANTA
BARBARA CONDOMINIUM PROJECT AT 900 NEWPORT CENTER
DRIVE (PA2004 -169)
WHEREAS, on January 10, 2006, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2006 -2,
approving an application by Lennar Homes for the development of 79 condominium
units at 900 Newport Center Drive; and
WHEREAS, the Resolution includes Condition 5, which establishes the requirements for
the project to meet the affordable housing requirements in the Citys Housing Element;
and
WHEREAS, on July 25, 2006, the City Council approved a comprehensive update to the
General Plan, including changes in affordable housing requirements under an updated
Housing Element; and
• WHEREAS, on March 27, 2007, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2007 -6,
amending provisions under which development agreements shall be required for
residential projects to implement new policies and land use changes in the General
Plan; and
WHEREAS, Lennar has requested approval of an Affordable Housing Implementation
Plan that complies with the requirements of the updated Housing Element as
satisfaction of Condition 5; and
WHEREAS, Lennar wishes to enter into a development agreement to comply with
Ordinance No. 2007 -6, vest its rights to develop the project as approved and establish a
public benefit contribution to the City in the amount of five million dollars;
WHEREAS, there are no limits on use of the payment from Lennar referenced in Section
2.A of the Memorandum of Understanding and use of these funds shall be as determined
by the City Council.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Newport
Beach as follows:
SECTION 1.
• The Affordable Housing Implementation Plan for Santa Barbara Condominiums, attached
as Exhibit 1, is approved.
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SECTION 2. •
The Memorandum of Understanding between Lennar Homes of California, Inc and City of
Newport Beach, attached as Exhibit 2, is approved.
SECTION 3.
The five million dollar payment referenced in Section 2.A of the Memorandum of
Understanding shall be deposited into the Park Fees Fund as an advance payment on
future park fees to facilitate early acquisition and improvement of parks in the Newport
Center service area. The General Fund shall be repaid from park fees paid by future
residential development in Newport Center. The City Council sets the following priorities
for use of the advance to the Park Fees Fund and park fees paid by the project:
A. Newport Center Park
B. Back Bay View Park enhancements
C. Marinapark or Sunset Ridge Park, with equal priority if the funds are not fully
expended on A and B
SECTION 4.
Resolution 2007 -55 is hereby rescinded. •
Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Newport Beach
held on August 14, 2007.
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
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Steven Rosansky, MAYOR
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Exhibit 1
Lennar Homes
Santa Barbara Condominiums
Affordable Housing
Implementation Plan
City of Newport Beach, CA
July 24, 2007
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Affordable Housing Implementation Plan Page a
Table of Contents •
L Executive Summary 3
Background 3
City Process 3
Summary
II. Affordable Housing Project Description 4
Unit Descriptions 4
Renovations 4
Buildings /Common Areas 4
Maintenance 5
Project Location Map y
Site Photos g
III Consistency with Housing Element 9
IV. Income and Rent Limits 10 •
Appendix -City ofNeuport Beach Resolution ofApproval 11
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Affordable Housing Implementation Plan Page 3
• I. Executive Summary
In January 2oo6 the City of Newport Beach approved a General Plan Amendment,
Coastal Land Use Plan Amendment and Planned Community Text for a project being
proposed by Lennar Homes. The project consists of 79 market rate single- family
condominiums in Newport Center, adjacent to the Newport Beach Marriott on the
former tennis court site. Condition 5 of the City Council Resolution approving the
project establishes the affordable housing requirement for the project, as follows:
The applicant shall provide a minimum of2o% of the total units (16 units)for
affordable income households in accordance with Housing Programs 2.2.1 and
2.2.3 of the Newport Beach Housing Element. The applicant shall enter into an
agreement with the City to provide said units, which units maybe provided off -
site, at an approved location within the City. These units shall be idenh)7ed in
the agreement and constructed and completed prior to the issuance of any
certificate of occupancy for the project. The agreement shall be reviewed and
approved by the City Attorney and shall be executed and recorded prior to the
recordation of the final tract map or the issuance of a building or grading
perm itfor the proposed subdivision.
Back
oumd
The City of Newport Beach's Housing Element as approved by the City Council in July,
• 2006, after approval of the Lennar project, includes an amended Housing Program
2.2.1, which sets the goal that 15% of all new housing units in the city be affordable to
very low -, low and moderate - income households. Projects with more than ,5o units are
required to prepare an Affordable Housing Implementation Plan (AHIP) that specifies
how the development will meet the City's affordable housing goal.
City Process
Upon submittal of the Santa Barbara Condominium project to the city, Lennar began
working with the city staff to evaluate scenarios to comply with the Housing Element.
Due to the lack of available land in Newport Beach, Lennar gained conceptual consent of
the City Council's Affordable Housing Task Force to purchase covenants to restrict
existing, market rate units to moderate - income households and rents affordable to
them.
summary
After extensive research on options for meeting the affordable housing requirements,
meeting with the Affordable Housing Task Force, and in consideration of the newly
adopted Housing Element requirement for 15% of all new units to be affordable, Lennar
agrees to meet the requirements of the City Council condition of approval and the July
20o6 Housing Element as described below.
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Affordable Housing Implementation Plan Page 4
II. Affordable Housing Project Description •
The Newport Courtyard Apartments at 1128 — 1142 Rutland Road, Newport Beach is an
existing, market rate, iz -unit apartment complex. Lennar will satisfy its affordable
housing requirement through the purchase and recordation of covenants that restrict
the occupancy of the apartments to qualifying moderate- income households, and
restrict the rental rates as affordable to these households, for 30 years. An Affordable
Housing Agreement among the City of Newport Beach, Lennar and the property owner
shall be executed and recorded prior to the recordation of the final tract map or the
issuance of a building or grading permit for the Lennar project.
Unit Descriptions
The apartment complex consists of two separate buildings that face a common
courtyard area that features a swimming pool. Each building contains six units and a
laundry room. The units are generously sized at approximately i, i oo square feet. The
apartments all contain two bedrooms and two bathrooms and a dining area. Each unit
has one assigned carport. While the units were built in ig6i, the owner is currently
undertaking a significant renovation effort to upgrade the complex.
Renovations
Comprehensive renovations to the property to make the complex comparable with more
recently constructed projects and ensure that it provides viable housing opportunities
for the term of the covenants will be completed prior to the issuance of any certificate of
occupancy for the Lennar project, as required by the City Council condition of approval. •
The renovations will include the following:
Buildings /Common Areas
• Recovering of the existing stucco on the building facade with Hardiplank Select
Cedarmill Siding
• Complete replacement of all roof materials
• Exterior repainting of the entire complex, including the iron handrails
• Installation of new vertical wrought iron pickets between the existing pickets on
the railings in the courtyard area
• Installation of new redwood fencing on the back side of both buildings, enclosing
rear patio /porch areas
• Replacement of fences enclosing patio areas for each unit adjacent to the
common courtyard with lower landscape shrubs to allow visibility and openness
in the courtyard area for each apartment
• Renovation of both laundry rooms to include:
o New 3o gallon electric water heaters and non -burst water supply lines
o New countertop for folding clothes
o New vinyl flooring, windows and doors
• Installation of new motion detecting light fixtures in the garage area
• Replacement of concrete in the central common area with pavers throughout the •
courtyard
• New landscaping throughout the property
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Affordable Housing Implementation Plan Page 5
• Units
Kitchens
• Complete kitchen remodel of two units with new appliances, countertops,
cabinets and sinks
• 'Replacement of seven -year old appliances with new ones in two units
• Maintenance of appliances less than three years old in eight units
Bathrooms
• Replacement of all toilets with new, low -flow toilets
• Replacement of all shower heads with new, low -flow shower heads
Windows and Doors
• Installation of new vinyl windows and sliding glass doors
• Insallation of new Dutch style front doors in all 12 units
Walls and Floors
• Repainting of all units' interiors
• Installation of new carpet in each unit
Maintenance
lice property will be maintained and preserved in good condition, in good repair, and in
• a decent, safe, sanitary, habitable and tenantable condition. All units will be fit for
occupation by human beings and substantially comply with state and local building and
health codes. At a minimum, all rental units shall have the following:
• Effective waterproofing and weather protection of roof and exterior walls,
including unbroken windows and doors
• Plumbing facilities in good working order, including hot and cold running
water, kitchen sink, working toilet, wash basin, and bathtub or shower,
connected to a sewage disposal system
o Gas facilities in good working order
o Heating facilities in good working order
o An electric system, including lighting, wiring, and equipment, in good
working order
o Clean and sanitary buildings, grounds, and appurtenances (for example,
courtyard, swimming pool and carports), free from debris, filth, rubbish,
garbage, rodents, and vermin
o Adequate trash receptacles in good repair
o Floors, stairways, and railings in good repair
o Safe fire or emergency exits leading to a street or hallway
• Stairs, hallways, and exits kept litter -free
• Storage areas, garages, and basements kept free of combustible materials
o Operable deadbolt locks on the main entry doors of rental units, and operable
locking or security devices on windows
• o Working smoke detectors in all units and in common stairwells
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protections
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III. Consistency with Housing Element
The City of Newport Beach completed a comprehensive General Plan update in 20o6.
The Housing Element was included in the update to ensure consistency with the
updated Land Use Element.
The Housing EIement details a number of goals for the City, which include the
following: promoting quality residential development through application of sound
planning principles and policies that encourage preservation, conservation, and
appropriate redevelopment of housing stock; providing a balanced residential
community that contains a variety of housing types, designs and opportunities for all
economic segments of the community; extension of affordability covenants with owners
of existing affordable apartments; preserving and increasing housing affordability,
through rental housing, for very low- and low- income households; and providing
housing for special needs groups.
The affordable housing apartment complex achieves a number of the above goals,
including promoting quality residential development, preserving and increasing housing
affordability and contributing to a balanced residential community through rental
housing. By converting 12 existing, market rate rental units exclusively for Moderate
Income Households for 30 years, the project increases housing affordability in the City
and preserves rental housing that might otherwise be converted to condominiums.
• The affordable housing apartment complex is consistent with a number of the goals and
policies in the Housing Element. Listed below is a matrix of where the Housing Element
and project are consistent
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Quality residential development and
preservation, conservation, and
appropriate redevelopment of housing
stock
H3
Housing opportunities for as many renter
and owner occupied households as
possible in response to the demand for
housing in the city
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Project renovates and preserves an existin
apartment community in Newport Beach
and adds deed restrictions to all 12 units
for 30 years to restrict rental to qualifying
moderate income households
Project provides for 12 additional rental
units available to Moderate Income
Households
Lennar Homes — Santa Barbara Condominiums
Affordable Housing Implementation Plan Page 10
W. Income and Rent Limits
The Newport Courtyard Apartments at 1128 — 1142 Rutland Road, Newport Beach will •
be restricted for rent by qualifying households. In order to meet the minimum eligibility
requirements the units must be rented to households qualifying as Moderate Income
Households.
Moderate Income Households will have income that does not exceed 120% of the
Orange County ( "County"), California annualized median family income ( "Moderate
Income ") as then currently published by the United States Department of Housing and
Urban Development ( "HUD ") for the County based on four (4) person households, as
the same may be adjusted from time to time.
Rent shall not exceed thirty percent (30%) of the income limit.
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Affordable Housing Implementation Plan Page ii
is Appendix A
City of Newport Beach Resolution of Approval
[TO BE INSERTED]
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EXHIBIT 2
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN LENNAR •
HOMES OF CALIFORNIA, INC. AND CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
This Memorandum of Understanding ( "MOU ") is entered into by and between Lennar
Homes of California, Inc., ( "Lennar ") and the City of Newport Beach (City), a municipal
corporation, through its duly elected, appointed, qualified or acting representatives.
RECITALS
A. WHEREAS, on January 10, 2006 the Newport Beach City
Council approved Resolution NO. 2006 -2 adopting Mitigated Negative Declaration (SCH
NO. 2005 - 071067) and approved General Plan Amendment No. 2004 -005, Local Coastal
Program Land Use Plan Amendment No. 2005 -001, Tentative Parcel Map No. 2005 -014,
Tentative Tract Map No. 2004 -004 (16774), Traffic Study No. 2005 -002 and Coastal
Residential Development Permit No. 2005 -004 and adopted Ordinance No. 2006 -1
approving Planned Community Development No. 2005 -003 amending Zoning District
Map No. (48) changing the subject property from CV -B to RM -C for property located at
900 Newport Center Drive (PA 2004 -169); and
B. WHEREAS, on July 25, 2006 the City Council approved a •
comprehensive update of the City's General Plan, including changes in Affordable
Housing Requirements under an updated Housing Element; and
C. WHEREAS, on March 27, 2007,_the City Council adopted
Ordinance No. 2007 -6, amending provisions under which development agreements shall
be required for residential development projects in the City to implement new policies and
Land Use changes in the new General Plan and requiring development agreements for
projects that require a legislative act and include more than 50 units; and
D. WHEREAS, on July 10, 2007 the California Coastal
Commission approved City of Newport Beach Land Use Plan Amendment NPB- MAJ -1 -06
Part A (Marriott Hotel VSC to MDR/Santa Barbara Condominiums) subject to
modifications; and
E. WHEREAS, Lennar has requested approval of an Affordable
Housing Implementation Plan (AHIP) which documents Lennar's commitment to the
provision of 12 apartment units in the Moderate Income level for a period of 30 years and
which will satisfy the intent of Condition No. 5 of Resolution No. 2006 -2 for affordable
housing; but will comply with the amended requirements for number of units of affordable
housing under the updated Housing Element.
F. WHEREAS, concurrent with and as consideration for the •
approval of the AHIP under the provisions of the updated Housing Element, the two parties
Memorandum of Understanding
Between Lennar Homes of California. Inc.
And City ojNewport Beach
Page -2 -
• wish to enter into a development agreement to vest the right to develop the project without
additional public benefit contributions other than payment to the City of Newport Beach
the amount of $5 million for the City to use for projects that provide a public benefit to the
City as determined by the City Council.
NOW, THEREFORE, it is mutually agreed by and between the undersigned parties as
follows:
Section I. The City shall give prompt consideration to the necessary support language for
Coastal Commission approval of the Coastal Development Permit, and to the Affordable
Housing Implementation Plan (AHIP) required by the current Housing Element.
Section 2. The parties will expeditiously prepare and the Newport Beach Planning Commission
and City Council will promptly consider approval of a development agreement that includes the
following principal provisions. The development agreement must be approved and executed
before the issuance of any grading or building permit for the project.
A. As a condition of the development agreement, Lennar shall pay $5 million to the
City of Newport Beach. This amount shall be paid in two installments, $2 million to be
delivered concurrently with the issuance of the fast residential building permit and $3
• million to be delivered concurrently with the issuance of the final occupancy permit for all
79 homes. If the certificate of occupancy for the 79th unit is not issued within in 12 months
of the first certificate of occupancy then the $3 million shall be due on a pro rata per unit
basis for those units for which a certificate of occupancy has been issued and payable on a
pro rata basis for the ensuing units as each certificate of occupancy is issued. Upon
payment of this amount, no other payment shall be required for public benefit to the City of
Newport Beach.
B. The City will expeditiously review the Affordable Housing Agreement to
implement the AHIP, and will provide expedited review of development plans for the
project, in support of timely receipt of building permits and final occupancy permits.
C. City development approvals will be vested for a period not to exceed five (5)
years.
Section 3. The terms of this MOU shall become effective upon execution by both parties and
shall continue thereafter until the satisfactory completion of the obligations of the parties as
described herein. The MOU may be altered, changed, or amended by mutual consent of the
parties. Any changes or amendments must be in writing and signed by the parties before such
change or amendment shall take effect.
• Section 4. The MOU is executed in counterparts, each of which shall be considered a
duplicate original.
Memorandum of Understanding
Between Lennar Homes of California, Inc.
And City of Newport Beach
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Section 5. Notices: Any demand upon or notice required or permitted to be given by one
party to the other shall be in writing, shall be made in the following manner, and shall be
effective (a) upon receipt if given by personal delivery, (b) on the date indicated on the receipt if
given by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, or (c) on the succeeding business
day after mailing or deposit if given by Express Mail or by deposit with a private delivery
service of general use (e.g. Federal Express), postage or fee paid, as appropriate, addressed to
the parties in Paragraph 17. Notice of change of address shall be given by written notice in the
manner set forth in this section.
Section 6. For the purposes of this MOU, all information, requests, or other business
including any demand upon a party or notice pursuant hereto shall be coordinated through the
following agency representatives:
City of Newport Beach
Homer Bludau, City Manager
3300 Newport Blvd.
Newport Beach, CA 92658 -8915
Lennar Homes of California, Inc.
Mr. John Baayoun
Regional Vice President .
25 Enterprise
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
Section 7. This MOU shall be binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of the successors and
assigns of the parties.
Section S. This MOU shall be governed by, and construed and enforced in accordance with,
the laws of the State of California.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
M.
Robin Clauson
City Attorney
ATTEST:
By:
LaVonne Harkless
City Clerk
C1TY OF NEWPORT BEACH,
A Municipal Corporation
M
Steven Rosansky
Mayor
Lennar Homes of California, Inc.
By .John Baayoun
Regional Vice President