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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 4.04 Gen Plan & Housing Elmt 2010G~~~ OF Dp~~2 . i9~ ~-<~~-~p ~sz STAFF REPORT C I T Y C L E R K ~~~~~/~ DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL File # ^ ~-~[~ `~I~~/ C~ DATE: March 15, 2011 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers FROM: Joni Pattillo, City Manager SUBJE • Annual Progress Report on the Status of the Dublin General Plan and Housing Element for Calendar Year 2010 Prepared By: Marnie R. Waffle, Senior Planne ~~.1 ~ EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The City Council will review the Annual Progress Report on the Status of the Dublin General Plan and Housing Element for Calendar Year 2010 in accordance with Government Code Section 65400(b). FINANCIAL IMPACT: No financial impact. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the City Council: 1) Accept the Annual Progress Report on the Status of the. Dublin General Plan and Housing Element Compliance for Calendar Year 2010; and 2) Direct Staff to forward the Annual Progress Report to the California State Office of Planning and Research and the California Department of Housing and Community Development. S bmitted By Community Development Director ~ Revi d By ` Assistant City Manager Page 1 of 3 ITEM NO. '' ` DESCRIPTION: Local governments are required by Government Code Section 65400(b) to provide an annual report to their legislative body, the California Office of Planning and Research (OPR) and the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD), that includes the stafus of the General Plan and the progress made in implementing the General Plan as well as meeting its share of regional housing needs. The Annual Progress Report on the status of the Dublin General Plan and Housing Element Compliance for Calendar Year 2010 has been prepared in accordance with the Government Code and is included as Attachment 1 to the Staff Report. The Dublin General Plan contains the following nine Elements: ' • Land Use Element • Parks and Open Space Element • Schools, Public Lands, and Utilities Element • Circulation and Scenic Highways Element • Housing Element • Conservation Element • Seismic Safety and Safety Element • Noise Element • Community Design and Sustainability Element The Annual Progress Report is divided into Sections according to the Elements of the General Plan. For each Element, a description of actions taken to further the policies of that Element is included. Throughout 2010, the City of Dublin continued to implement the goals and policies of the General Plan as well as work towards meeting the City's share of the regional housing need. The General Plan Land Use Element was amended two times during Calendar Year 2010 for the Grafton Plaza and Sorrento East projects. During Calendar Year 2010 the Hous+ng Element was also amended. State law requires that Housing Element's be updated every 5 years and on March 2, 2010, the City's updated Housing Element was adopted by the City Council. On May 12, 2010 the updated Housing Element was certified by the State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD). Having a certified Housing Element demonstrates the City's commitment to providing housing that meets the needs of all segments of the community and also creates opportunities for the City to secure grant funding through State programs. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW: In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), compliance reports are exempt from environmental review. NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH: The Annual Progress Report on the Dublin General Plan and Housing Element is a progress report to the State on the status of implementing the General Plan and Housing Element. The Progress Report is not subject to a public hearing; therefore, a public notice is not applicable. Page 2 of 3 Public outreach is also not applicable as the progress report does not change any of the guiding policies or programs in the General Plan. Following the City Council's acceptance of the Annual Progress Report, Staff will post the Report to the City's website. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Annual Progress Report, Dublin General Plan and Housing Element, Calendar Year 2010. Page 3 of 3 /~~ Cit of Dublin y Annual Progress Report Dublin General Plan and Housing Element ~~ i~ 19 ~ ~ ~ ~ .~ o_ D U ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ 8`Z Reporting Period: Calendar Year 2010 ~,~ 3-15-II ATTACHMENT 1 a~a5 INTRODUCTION Government Code Section 65400(b) requires planning agencies to provide an annual report to their legislative body, the Office of Planning and Research (OPR) and the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) on the status of their General Plan and their progress in its implementation. The report must detail the progress in meeting the jurisdiction's share of regional housing needs and address efforts by the local agency towards removing governmental constraints to the maintenance, improvement, and development of housing. The City of Dublin's Annual Report was presented to the City Council on March 15, 2011. The purpose for the Annual Progress Report is to: assess how the General Plan is being implemented in accordance with adopted goals, policies and implementation measures; identify any necessary adjustments or modifications to the General Plan as a means to improve local implementation; provide a clear correlation befinreen land use decisions that have been made during the 12-month reporting period and the goals, policies and implementation measures contained in the General Plan; and, provide information regarding local agency progress in meeting its share of regional housing needs. The Dublin General Plan was adopted on February 11, 1985, three years following the City's incorporation in 1982. The General Plan contains the seven State-required elements which are Land Use, Circulation, Housing, Conservation, Open Space, Noise and Safety. The State allows the combining of elements or the addition of new elements as long as the required seven elements are present in some fashion. The Dublin General Plan contains the following nine (9) Elements: * Land Use Element +1~ Parks and Open Space Element * Schools, Public Lands, and Utilities Element * Circulation and Scenic Highways Element +1~ Housing Element ~R Conservation Element +1~ Seismic Safety and Safety Element * Noise Element ~R Community Design & Sustainability Element Local governments are required to keep their General Plans current and internally consistent. There is no specific requirement that a local government update its General Plan on a particular timeline, with the exception of the Housing Element, which is required to be updated every five years. The Dublin Housing Element was last updated and certified by the State Housing and Community Development Department on May 12, 2010 for the planning period of 2009-2014. The City of Dublin continues to actively implement the policies of the General Plan including the goals, policies and programs of the Housing Element. The following represents the progress the City has made towards implementing the General Plan and Housing Element during the Calendar Year 2010 reporting period. The information to follow is organized to correspond with the elements of the Dublin General Plan. 2 of 15 3~a5 LAND USE ELEMENT AMENDMENTS The Land Use Element can be amended a maximum of four times per calendar year. The Land Use Element of the Dublin General Plan was amended 2 times during the reporting period of Calendar Year 2010 for the following projects: Grafton Plaza: Amendments to the General Plan and Eastern Dublin Specific Plan were approved by the City Council in May 2010 to re-designate the site from Campus Office to a new flex land use designation, Mixed Use 2/Campus Office. Sorrento East: An Amendment to the General Plan and Eastern Dublin Specific Plan were approved by the City Council in April of 2010. The amendments reduced the overall number of units in the Sorrento neighborhoods. PROGRESS TOWARDS MEETING THE GOALS AND GUIDING POLICIES OF THE LAND USE ELEMENT Residential Land Use During the Calendar Year 2010, the following residential projects were under review, approved and/or under construction in furtherance of the guiding policies of the Land Use Element for residential land use: ~ Fallon Village: The Fallon Village project includes the future development of up to 3,108 residential units at various densities; up to 2.5 million square feet of commercial, office, light industrial and mixed use development; finro elementary school sites; parks; utility extensions; and, open space. The project area includes 1,134 acres of land within the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan Area and consists of various parcels with 11 different ownership interests. o Positano: A Vesting Tentative Map (Braddock & Logan) was approved in 2005 to subdivide 488 acres into 1,043 low density single family residential units within a portion of Fallon Village. A Site Development Review for the first 247 lots in Positano (Salerno and Cantara) was approved in 2007 and the homes are nearing completion. Three new neighborhoods were approved in Positano; Livorno, Cortona and Biella. ~ • Livorno: Livorno is a subdivision of 69 single family detached homes being developed by K. Hovnanian. The Planning Commission approved the Site Development Review on September 14, 2010. Cortona: D.R. Horton received approval of the Site Development Review on August 4, 2010. The approved project consists of 68 single family detached homes. • Biella: Braddock and Logan received Site Development Review approval for 101 single family detached homes from the Planning Commission on October 12, 2010. 3 of 15 1 ~ ~J o Jordan Ranch: Also a portion of Fallon Village, Jordan Ranch was approved by the City Council on June 22, 2010. The project is currently proposed to provide 776 residential units and up to 12,500 square feet of potential retail commercial uses. Of the 776 units, 248 are single family detached; 111 are cluster homes; 94 are small lot alley homes; 218 are townhomes; and, 105 are mixed use units which include residential living space and retail commercial uses. • Dublin Ranch Area F West and East (`Sorrento'): The Dublin Ranch Area F West and East projects have been approved for 1,112 medium density residential units and will provide a variety of housing types within ten distinct neighborhoods. The Dublin Ranch Area F West project is currently under construction by Toll Brothers, Inc and is partially occupied. There are a total of 5 neighborhoods comprised of 418 single family attached units and 75 detached units. The project also includes a neighborhood square and private recreation complex both of which are constructed and available for use. An amendment to the Dublin Ranch Area F East project was approved by the City Council on April 23, 2010. The original approval was for 694 residential units in 5 neighborhoods. Regent Properties is proposing six neighborhoods comprised of 581 single family detached units with small yards. The project also includes a 5 acre neighborhood park, private recreation complex and 10 acre elementary school site. • Schaefer Ranch: In June 2006, the Planning Commission adopted a Resolution approving a Site Development Review for the Schaefer Ranch (Discovery Homes) project. The project includes 302 single-family detached residential units in four distinct neighborhoods. The extension of Dublin Boulevard to the project is complete. The project is under construction and the homes are being occupied upon completion. The project also includes the construction of trails that the East Bay Regional Park District will provide for potential future connections to the Calaveras Ridge Regional Trail, the Pleasanton Ridge Regional Park and Don Castro Regional Park. The East Bay Regional Parks Staging Area, including a parking lot, trailer parking area, restroom, maintenance building and associated landscaping are currently under construction. Schaefer Ranch South: In December 2008, the City Council approved a General Plan Amendment for Schaefer Ranch South to replace 12 estate lots and a 5.69-acre commercial site in the original Schaefer Ranch project with up to 104 single-family detached homes. The next step in the development process is for the Applicant to submit a Site Development Review application for the architecture of the homes. Dublin Ranch North: The City Council approved amendments to the General Plan and Eastern Dublin Specific Plan for the 157.7 acre Dublin Ranch North project site (commonly referred to as Redgewick) in December 2009 to change the land use designation of the site from Low Density Residential and Rural Residential/Agricultural to Estate Residential and Open Space. Approval of a Planned Development Pre-zone with a related Stage 1 and Stage 2 Development Plan and a Vesting Tentative Tract Map allows for the construction of four custom residential homes on approximately 30 acres (in the future). The majority of the project site will be designated as Open Space and maintained in a permanent conservation easement. The project site is located within the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan Area and the City's Sphere of Influence, but outside of the City limits. The project also includes a request that the City submit an application to the 4of15 5~a5 Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) for annexation of the property into the City of Dublin and the Dublin San Ramon Services District (DSRSD). The City Council directed Staff to file an Annexation Application with Alameda County LAFCO. A hearing was held before LAFCO in March 2010. At that hearing, LAFCO adopted a Resolution annexing the project site into the City and DSRSD. Arroyo Vista: The Dublin City Council approved a General Plan Amendment, Planned Development Rezone with a Stage 1 and Stage 2 Development Plan, Tentative Map, Site Development Review and associated environmental review for the Arroyo Vista project in September 2009. The project includes the demoiition of 150 existing affordabie housing units and the construction of 378 new housing units (both attached and detached) including market rate, affordable senior housing, affordable family housing, a child care center and community building. Sitework and Building. permits for the construction of 130 affordable family. apartments, a community center, childcare center, and 50 affordable senior apartments were applied for in December 2010. Eden Housing, the Applicant for the 180 affordable units intends to break ground on the construction of the buildings in Spring 2011, and building permit submittals for the market rate townhomes and single family homes should also take place in 2011. Nielsen: The proposed Nielsen residential project consists of 36 residential units on 10 acres. The Applicant proposed a General Plan Amendment and Specific Plan Amendment to change the land use designation of the site to from Rural Residential/Agricultural, to Single-family Residential. The includes a Planned Development Rezone with a Stage 1 and Stage 2 Development Plan, Tentative Map and associated Environmental Review. The project was approved by the Dublin City Council in May 2010. ~ Fallon Crossing: In June 2006, the City Council adopted an Ordinance to pre-zone the Mission Peak/Fallon Crossing (Standard Pacific Homes) project. The project was annexed to the City in September 2006 and includes 106 sing{e family residential units (8 duets and 98 single-family homes) on 67 acres of land. The project was approved by the City Council in December 2007. Currently the developer is preparing construction documents for the backbone infrastructure. • Moller Ranch/Casamira Valley: The City Council adopted a Planned Development Rezone and Stage 1 Development P1an for the Moller RanchlCasamira Vafley project in July 2007. The project consists of 298 attached and detached residential units ~on 226 acres of land. The property was annexed into the City in July 2008. A Stage 2 Development Plan and Site Development Review are required prior to development of the property. Dublin Transit Center: The Dublin Transit Center project includes up to 1,800 high- density residential units adjacent to the Dublin/Pleasanton BART Station. The following projects have been constructed and are currently occupied: * Camellia Place (EAH, Inc.): 112 affordable apartment units * Avalon @ Dublin Station (Avalon Bay Communities): 305 apartment units with 10% moderate income units 5of15 +1G Elan @ Dublin Station (D.R. Horton) income units ~ ~~5 257 condominium units with 10% moderate The following project at the Dublin Transit Center is currently in Planning Review: ~ Avalon II @ Dublin Station (Avalon Bay Communities): approximately 505 apartment units with 10% moderate income units • Dubiin Ranch West: The Dublin Ranch West (commonly referred to as Wallis) project includes the development of a variety of housing types and residential densities including low, medium and medium-high on 189 acres of land. The project has been approved and will provide 935 housing units. Development will occur on approximately 80 acres of the site, with the remaining site area devoted to permanent open space. There are 6 individual residential neighborhoods; 3 for single-family detached living and 3 for condominium living. Additionally there will be a 7.9-acre City park and a private community green where the historic Antone School is proposed to be relocated and enhanced. Phase 1 construction of the vehicular and pedestrian bridges that cross Tassajara Creek has been completed. Construction drawings for the backbone infrastructure are currently under review. , • Tralee Village: The Tralee Village project is a mixed-use project containing medium- high density residential and retail/commercial uses. The project is under construction and includes 35,000 square feet of ground floor commercial (partially occupied), 130 apartment units and 103 for sale townhomes. • Dublin Ranch Area F North:- The Dublin Ranch Area F North project, which includes Neighborhood F-1 `Sonata' (Lennar Homes, previously owned by Standard Pacific Homes) and Neighborhood F-2 `Verona' (Pulte Homes) will contribute 119 medium density single-family homes and 121 low density single family homes, respectively. The Sonata project is currently under construction. The Verona project has completed construction and all units are occupied. • Siivera Ranch: The Silvera Ranch (Pinn Brothers Fine Homes) project is under construction with 254 residential units on 105 acres of land. The four phase development contains a mix of housing types, including single-family estate-size units, smaller lot single-family cluster homes and multi-family condominiums. The projeet is currently under construction. Phases 1 and 2 have been completed and are occupied. Phase 3 is partially built and occupied. An application was received for a Site Development Review by the Planning Commission for the remaining 44 single family detached lots which comprise Phase 4. • Dublin Ranch Villages: The Dublin Ranch Villages (Toll Brothers) project includes 1,396 condominiums and townhomes within four neighborhoods. Three of the neighborhoods are completely occupied and the fourth neighborhood is nearing completion. • Essex: The Essex project (formerly known as the Windstar project), which includes 309 residential units on approximately 3.66 acres in the Downtown Dublin Specific Plan area, was approved by the City Council in November 2007. The Applicant has submitted an 6of15 ~ ~ a~ application for building permits, but they have not yet been issued: A 150-room hotel and 7,500 square foot restaurant were also conceptually approved in conjunction with the project. Construction timelines of the hotel and restaurant are unknown at this time. • Camp Parks Real Property Exchange: As part of a General Plan Amendment study, the City has been working closely with the Army regarding future development of 187 acres on the southern portion of Camp Parks. A Community Visioning Process was completed in 2004, which identified potential uses for the site. The Camp Parks Master Plan identifies the redevelopment of 187 acres for private commercial, residentiai and open space uses. In 2007, the City worked extensively with the Army on Industry Day, the first step in the Army's selection of a Master Developer. Industry Day was held in January 2008 and involved nearly 150 investors, contractors, developers and other interested parties. In October 2008, the Army announced the selection of SunCal Companies as the Master Developer. SunCal and the Army continue negotiations on the exchange agreement. Commercial and Industrial Land Use During the Calendar Year 2010 reporting period, the following commercial and industrial projects were under review, approved and/or under construction in furtherance of the guiding policies of the Land Use Element for Commercial and Industrial land use: • Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI) (formerly Custom Fireplace, Patio & BBQ): The Dublin Planning Commission approved a Conditional Use Permit and Site Development Review and the Dublin City Council approved a Downtown Core Specific Plan Amendment in August 2007 and October 2007 respectively. The project included the expansion and re-use of a vacant auto dealership building from 9,370 square feet to 20,270 square feet on a 1.94-acre parcel within the downtown area of Dublin. The building was to be occupied by Custom Fireplace, Patio & BBQ and is in a state of partial construction. In late 2010 the property was acquired by an investor, and the Custom Fireplace project was amended to become a retail building for Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI). The new building will be constructed in 2011. • Grafton Station Shopping Center: In August 2006, the City Council approved a Planned Development Rezone for the 318,000 square foot Grafton Station Shopping Center located within the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan area. Grafton Station encompasses approximately 29 acres at the southwest corner of Dublin Boulevard and Grafton Street. In 2006, the Planning Commission also approved a Site Development Review for an approximately 140,000 square foot Lowe's home improvement warehouse with an approximately 30,000 square foot garden center within the shopping center. Lowe's opened to the. public in December 2007. In March 2007, the Planning Commission approved a Site Development Review for four retail buildings totaling approximately 48,000 square feet; construction of these buildings are complete. In June 2008, the Planning Commission approved a Site Development Review for one 107,000 square foot retail building and one 16,600 square foot retail/restaurant building, which are not yet under construction. 7 of 15 8~6 a~ • West Dublin BART Station: Construction of a 720 space, multi-level parking garage has been completed and construction on the West Dublin BART Station was completed in February 2011. Sports Authority: Retail tenant "Sports Authority" applied for Site Development Review approval to occupy approximately 45,500 square feet of the former Mervyn's building in Downtown Dublin and have a future tenant to occupy the other half. The building remodel and site improvements should be completed by Fall 2011. Grafton Plaza: In May 2010, the City Council adopted a Mitigated Negative Declaration and amendments to the General Plan and Eastern Dublin Specific Plan for the Grafton Plaza project site. Subsequently, in June 2010, the City Council approved a PD Planned Development Rezone and a related Stage 1 Development Plan for Grafton Plaza. The approved General Plan and Eastern Dublin Specific Plan amendments modified the existing land use designations from Campus Office to a new Mixed Use 2/Campus Office flexible land use designation. Approval of a Planned Development Rezone with a related Stage 1 Development Plan expanded the allowable uses on the site and allowed for finro options of development. Option 1 allows a mixed use development and permits up to 50% of the development area be comprised of residential uses and Option 2 allows a campus office development. School of Imagination: In March 2010, the Planning Commission approved a Site Development Review for a 12,065 square foot pre-school building with a playground and related improvements for the operation of the School of Imagination. Subsequently, in April 2010, the City Council adopted an Ordinance approving the Planned Development. Rezone with a related Stage 2 Development Plan for the project. The project site is located in the Schaefer Ranch development and is currently in plan check review. • Springfield Montessori School: In February 2009, the Dublin Planning Commission approved a Conditional Use Permit and Site Development Review application for the Springfield Montessori School. The project is located at the corner of Kohnen Way and Brannigan Street within the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan Area and includes a new 16,000 square foof daycare/school building, playground; parking lot and related improvements. The project completed construction in 2010. • Kaiser Permanente Hospital and Medical Offices: The City is currently reviewing a Pre-Application for Kaiser Permanente. Kaiser owns approximately 56-acres within the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan Area and is proposing to construct a hospital and medical office buildings. The timeline for this project is approximately 10 to 20 years. • Nissan: In 2010, the City approved a Conditional Use Permit and Site Development Review application for the establishment of a new 27,500 square foot Nissan automobile dealership on Scarlett Court. The Nissan dealership will move from their facility on Scarlett Drive and a new Mazda dealership will move into the vacated space. The Nissan building is under construction and nearing completion. • Fallon Gateway: Fallon Gateway is a 34 acre commercial shopping center located at the southwest corner of Fallon Road and Dublin Boulevard within the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan Area. The project was approved in June 2009 and includes 379,000 square feet of retail commercial development. Subsequently in May 2010, the Community Development 8of15 ! ~ r/V Director approved minor revisions to the Site Development Review permit. There are 5 major tenant stores and 13 smaller commercial buildings which are planned to be constructed in four phases. The first three phases of development include approximately 311,000 square feet, 4 major tenants and 6 smaller shop buildings. On-site amenities include open space seating areas, pedestrian paseos and unique paving, landscaping and lighting elements. Building permits were recently issued for Phase 1 of the project and construction of the center's anchor, Target, is currently underway and should be completed by the end of 2011. PARKS AND OPEN SPACE ELEMENT AMENDMENTS The Parks and Open Space Element was not amended during the reporting period for Calendar Year 2010. PROGRESS TOWARDS MEETING THE GOALS AND GUIDING POLICIES OF THE PARKS AND OPEN SPACE ELEMENT • Fallon Sports Park, Phase I: The contract for the Fallon Sports Park, Phase I was awarded in March 2009. The project includes the development of approximately 27 acres with finro regulation softball fields (lighted); two 60-foot baseball fields; two regulation synthetic turf soccer fields (lighted); four lighted basketball courts; and, four lighted tennis courts. Rough grading for a BMX Course, pedestrian circulation, parking and street frontage improvements will also be completed. The project was accepted by the City Council in November 2010 and a~rand Opening/Dedication Ceremony was held in August 2010. . • Dublin Sports Grounds Phase 4 Renovation: A Consulting Services Agreement for the Dublin Sports Grounds, Phase 4 was approved by the City Council in October 2009. The project includes turf and irrigation renovations to approximately 4 acres of the 22 acre park. The contract for construction of improvements was awarded in June 2010. • Dublin Sports Grounds, Bullpens: A project to construct two bullpens at the Dublin Sports Grounds was approved by the City Council in October 2009. The project involved the installation of a chain link fence adjacent to the existing backstop and dugout along with a partial clay pitching mound and home plate. The project was funded by Dublin Little League and the ownership of the improvements was transferred to the City upon . completion. The project was accepted by the City Council in January 2010. • Dublin Transit Center - Public Art: The Dublin Transit Center Public Art Project moved forward in August 2009 with the approval of a contract with artist Cliff Garten to prepare conceptual designs for finro artwork sites at the Dublin Transit Center. The proposed artwork would be installed in two key places within the Dublin Transit Center: Campbell Green and Iron Horse Plaza. The concept design for the artwork was approved by the City Council in September 2010. • Emerald Glen Park Recreation and Aquatic Complex: The City entered into a Consultant Services Agreement for the Emerald Glen Park Recreation and Aquatic 9 of 15 l~~ ~ Complex, a 35,895 square foot facility including two swimming pools, a gymnasium, fitness center, game room/teen center, group exercise/dance studio, special events room, juice bar, locker rooms, and administrative offices. One of the swimming pools will be a leisure and instructional pool (6,675 square feet) and the other a 25-meter by 25- yard (6,150 square feet) deep water competition pool. The design of the project is currently on hold pending additional funding. • Emerald Glen Park Play Area Renovation: In April 2010, the City Council awarded a contract to replace the existing play equipment designed for 2-5 year olds near the water play feature at Emerald Glen Park. The project was accepted by the City Council in July 2010. • Emerald Glen Activity Center: A modular building was purchased by the City in October 2010 and operates as a preschool sponsored by the City of Dublin Parks and Community Services Department. The building is located at Emerald Glen Park and was currently leased by the City. • Western Extended Planning Area Open Space: The City continues to work with the East Bay Regional Park District (EBRPD) to negotiate a land acquisition in the Western Extended Planning Area for a designated Open Space Area. • Dublin Hills Regional Park: This East Bay Regional Park was opened to the public in 2010 and spans approximately 654 acres within an undeveloped open space corridor consisting of a main ridge that connects Donlon Point on the Park's southern boundary to Wiedemann Hill located on adjacent private property to the north, interspersed with steep-sloped canyons. The parkland is bounded by Interstate 580 to the south, Schaefer Ranch to the southwest, private grazing land to the north, northeast and northwest, and California Highlands on the southeast. ~ Schaefer Ranch Park: Discovery Homes has submitted plans and specifications for a 10.6 acre park within the Schaefer Ranch housing development. It is anticipated that construction of the park will begin in fall 2011 and be complete in March 2012. • Dublin Historic Park: The demolition of the Dublin Square Shopping Center was completed in January 2009. The Shopping Center was acquired by the City in order to expand the existing Dublin Heritage Center through the construction of a historic park. Five structures from the historic Kolb Ranch were relocated to the park site in 2009 and include: the Old House; the Main House; the Sunday School Barn; the Hay Barn; and the Pump House. Construction of the park is underway and is anticipated to be complete in Apri1 2011. SCHOOLS, PUBLIC LANDS AND UTILITIES ELEMENT AMENDMENTS The Schools, Public Lands, and Utilities Element was not amended during the reporting period for Calendar Year 2010. 10 of 15 ~1~~ ~5 PROGRESS TOWARDS MEETING THE GOALS AND GUIDING POLICIES OF THE SCHOOLS, PUBLIC LANDS AND UTILITIES ELEMENT . $ChOOIS • In 2010, the City continued to work with developers and property owners to ensure that adequate sites are reserved to meet the Dublin Unified School District's projected demand for future school uses. As part of the Fallon Village project (as described in the Land Use section above) two elementary school sites have been reserved for future development by the Dublin Unified School District. • In 2010, the City continued to collect school fees upon issuance of building permits for development projects in accordance with State law. Public Lands • Alameda County Courthouse: In November 2004, Alameda County received City approval to construct a 210,000 square-foot East County Hall of Justice (County Courthouse) complex on a 22-acre portion of the Santa Rita Property near the intersection of Gleason Drive and Hacienda Drive. In December 2009, Alameda County was granted an amendment to the original approval for a slightly smaller building (196,000 square feet). The East County Hall of Justice will house 13 courtrooms and associated governmental facilities. The project is expected to be under construction in 2011 and operational by 2013. • Camp Parks Reserve Forces Training Area: The City continues to work with the Army and their selected master developer, SunCal Companies, on the development of approximately 187 acres of land at the southern end of Camp Parks. As part of the development of the property, improvements along Dougherty Road would be constructed. The project is still in the preliminary planning stages. Utilities • In 2010, the City continued to work closely with project applicants and service utilities to ensure that there is adequate capacity to serve all new and existing areas of Dublin. CIRCULATION AND SCENIC HIGHWAYS ELEMENT AMENDMENTS The Circulation and Scenic Highways Element was not amended during the reporting period for Calendar Year 2010 for the following project: PROGRESS TOWARDS MEETING THE GOALS AND GUIDING POLICIES OF THE CIRCULATION AND SCENIC HIGHWAYS ELEMENT • I-580/Fallon Road and EI Charro Road Interchange Improvements: The City, in cooperation with Caltrans and the Cities of Pleasanton and Livermore, constructed improvements to the I-580/Fallon Road and EI Charro Road freeway interchange to 11 of 15 . . . . . . . . ~~ ~ a~ increase the interchange capacity while maintaining safe and efficient traffic operations. The project was completed in February 2010. • Alamo Canal Trail: The City worked jointly with East Bay Regional Park District, the City of Pleasanton, Caltrans and Zone •7 to complete the design of the Alamo Canal Trail underneath I-580. The design is nearing completion and funds have been acquired to construct the project. Final design will be completed in 2011 and construction will begin in 20~2. • Right-of-Way Maintenance: In 2010, the City continued to provide for the replacement of damaged curbs, gutters and sidewalks at various locations throughout the City as well as completing annual street overlay and slurry seals projects. • Fallon Road Extension: The extension of Fallon Road through Silvera Ranch to Dublin Ranch is under construction and project is scheduled for completion in Summer 2011. • Tassajara Road Widening: The engineering design phase for the widening of Tassajara Road between I-580 and the Alameda-Contra Costa County limit line in the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan Area began in 2003 and continues with the review of future projects. • Traffic Impact Fees: In 2010, the City continued to collect traffic impact fees for new development projects to ensure that new facilities are built to accommodate the additional vehicle, bicycle, and pedestrian trips that result from the projects. • Multi-Modal Improvements and Streetscape Enhancements: 1n 2006, the City received a Housing Incentives Grant of approximately $3,000,000 from the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC). The City is using the grant to fund multi-modal improvements and streetscape enhancements in accordance with the Streetscape Master Plan along Dublin Boulevard, from Hansen Drive to Tassajara Road. Construction was completed in Fall 2010. • Bus Rapid Transit: The City cooperated with the Livermore-Amador Valley Transit Authority in development of the Bus Rapid Transit project that will provide express bus service and coordinated signal timing along Dublin Boulevard providing connections to the Dublin/Pleasanton BART Station. The design was completed in 2009 and construction was completed in 2010. • Traffic Signal Improvements: The City plans to install a new traffic signal at the intersection of Amador Valley Boulevard and Brighton Avenue and upgrade the existing traffic signal at the intersection of San Ramon Road and Shannon Avenue. The engineering design of the project began in Summer 2010 and construction is anticipated to be complete in 2011. • Dougherty Road Widening from Sierra Lane to North City Limit: The City plans to widen Dougherty Road from Sierra lane to North City Limit from four to six lanes including bicycle lanes. Preliminary engineering began in Fall 2010 and will continue through 2011. If full funding is identified, right of way would be acquired in 2012 and construction to start in 2013. 12 of 15 HOUSING ELEMENT ~,~~a5 Pursuant to Government Code Section 65400, the City Council is required to prepare an annual report on the status and progress in implementing the City's housing element using forms and definitions adopted by the Department of Housing and Community Development. These forms and definitions were adopted on March 27, 2010 and are required to be used for the Calendar Year 2010 Annual Progress Report. The completed forms for Calendar Year 2010 are attached as Exhibit A to this report. CONSERVATION ELEMENT AMENDMENTS The Conservation Element was not amended during the reporting period of Calendar Year 2010. PROGRESS TOWARD MEETING THE GOALS AND GUIDING POLICIES OF THE CONSERVATION ELEMENT • Dublin Ranch North: In March 2010, the Dublin Ranch North project was annexed into the City of Dublin. The project includes 4 custom homes and the dedication of 127 acres of land in a permanent conservation easement. The 127 acre area will be retained in its natural state, providing a habitat for the wildlife and plant communities present in the area. East Bay Regional Park District Staging Area: In 2009, construction was underway on the East Bay Regional Park District Staging Area. The staging area was approved as part of the Schaefer Ranch development project and is part of a larger land dedication for the future construction of trails and trailheads with potential future connections to the Calaveras Ridge Regional Trail, the Pleasanton Ridge Regional Park and Don Castro Regional Park. The East Bay Regional Parks Staging Area includes a parking lot, trailer parking area, restroom, maintenance building and associated landscaping. The project was completed in 2010 and is operational. • Dublin Village Historic Area Specific Plan: The City continues to work on preserving Dublin's historic resources through the implementation of the Dublin Village Historic Area Specific Plan. • Dublin Historic Park Master Plan: In August 2006 the City Council adopted the Dublin Historic Park Master Plan. The Master Plan envisions the creation of a historic park that will compliment the existing Dublin Heritage Center where several notable historic buildings have been assembled and preserved. The historic park would also meet the needs of the community for parkland and re-establish the City's historic heart. The historic park site was acquired by the City in 2007 and in 2008 the existing shopping center was demolished to make way for the new historic park. In 2009, five historic structures from Kolb Ranch were relocated to the park site and include: the Old House; the Main House; the Sunday School Barn; the Hay Barn; and the Pump House. Construction of the park is underway and is anticipated to be complete in April 2011. 13 of 15 l~~ a5 • The City continues to review each new development project that is proposed near a natural resource such as a stream corridor with the intent of protecting the resource. Conditions of approval include measures to ensure adequate setbacks, minimal impacts to water quality, passive recreational opportunities, and the maintenance of natural systems to the extent possible. • The City continues to work with developers to ensure that open space corridors established in new neighborhoods are maintained and managed appropriately, and open space areas are contiguous with other such lands. SEISMIC SAFETY AND SAFETY ELEMENT AMENDMENTS The Seismic Safety and Safety Element was not amended during the reporting period for Calendar Year 2010. PROGRESS TOWARDS MEETING THE GOALS AND.GUIDING POLICIES OF THE SEISMIC SAFETY AND SAFETY ELEMENT • All new construction and certain building renovations are reviewed for compliance with the Uniform Building Code for seismic safety. • All new development projects are required to submit a Geotechnical Analysis to assess site conditions. - • The City continues to implement the Wildfire Management Plan for all properties identified within a fire buffer zone. • The City continues to participate in the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) flood insurance program. • The following disaster objectives were added to the City's Goals and Objectives for 2010: 1) In April 2010, the City conducted a disaster exercise for the City's Emergency Operations Center personnel; and, 2) In August 2010, the City conducted a collaborative Citywide disaster exercise with the City's jurisdictional partners. NOISE ELEMENT AMENDMENTS The Noise Element was not amended during the reporting period for Calendar Year 2010. PROGRESS TOWARDS MEETING THE GOALS AND GUIDING POLICIES OF THE NOISE ELEMENT • Due to the nature of the guiding and implementing policies of the Noise Element, efforts to implement this Element of the General Plan are on-going in nature. Projects are reviewed on a case-by-case basis for adverse noise impacts to the environment and sensitive receptors. In addition, a Noise Mitigation fee is charged to developers in the 14 of 15 ~ a5 Eastern Dublin S ecific Plan Area to assist in fundin the construction of impro~e"ments p J to mitigate noise impacts. COMMUNITY DESIGN & SUSTAINABILITY ELEMENT AMENDMENTS The Community Design & Sustainability Element was not amended during the reporting period for Calendar Year 2010. PROGRESS TOWARDS MEETING THE GOALS AND GUIDING POLICIES OF THE COMMUNITY DE31GN & SUSTAINABILITY ELEMENT The Community Design & Sustainability Element was adopted in September 2008. The Community Design Element establishes principles, policies and implementation measures that are designed to enhance the livability of Dublin and encourage a high level of quality design whiie encouraging well designed sustainability measures. The purpose of the Element is to enhance the physical form of the community by establishing policies that will guide future development. • The Community Design Element applies to developments throughout the City. The efforts to implement this Element of the General Plan are on-going in nature. Projects are reviewed on a case-by-case basis for conformance with this Element. 15 of 15 ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT Housing Element Imp/ementation (CCR Title 25 §6202 ) ~ Jurisdiction CITY OF DUBLIN Reporting Period 1/1/2010 - 12/31/2010 Table A Annual Building Activity Report Summary - New Construction Very Low-, Low-, and Mixed-Income Multifamily Projects Housing with Financial AssisWnce Housing without Housing Development Information and/or Financial Assistance Deed Restrictions or Deed Restrictions 1 2 3 4 5 5a 6 ~ $ Affordabiliry by Household Incomes Assistance Deed Note below the number of units Project Identfier Tenure Programs Restricted determined to be aftordabie without (may be APN No:, Unit Total Units Est. # Infill fof Each Units financial or deed restrictions and • project name or Category" R=Renter Very Low- Low- Moderate- ~ove p oeect Units` Development ~ attach an expianation how the edtlfOSS) 0=0Wfle~ Income Income Income ModefetB- J jurisdiction delertnined the units were Income See IOStnlctio0s See InsttUCtions affordab~e. Refer to insiructions. Cortona -DR Horton SF/SU O/R 3 12 15 Inc See #8 Note below Fiorano - DR Horton SF/SU O/R 11 43 54 Inc See #8 Note below Livorna - K.Hovnanian SF/SU O/R 3 8 11 Inc See #8 Note below Schaefer Ranch SF/SU O/R 2 36 38 Inc See #8 Note below Solerno II SF/SU O/R 10 55 65 Inc See #8 Note below (9) Total of Moderate and Above Moderate from Table A3 - 0 171 171 (10) Total by income Table A/A3 - - 21 8 325 354 (11) Total Extremely Low-Income Units' * Note: These fields are voluntary "UN~T CATEGORY NOTE: SF/SU are Single Family Dwellings (w! minimum 55-year Regulatory Agreements recorded) with 2nd units attached to the home that may be rented to certain income category households. #8 - AII secondary units are eilher studio or 1 6edroom. The Maximum fent for these units are $904 for Very Low and $1,085 for Low. Since the cument maiScet woud not suppoA the maximum rents, a detertninalion could be made that the rents would be less than the maximum abount allowed; therefore, 'rf the units are rented, they could be made available to person(s) that are low or very-low income, i.e. seniors, students, housekeepers, nannies. ~ ~ H ~ ~ ~ ~ H ~ H - ~' ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT Housing E/ement Implementation (CCR Title 25 §6202 ) Jurisdiction CITY OF DUBLIN Reporting Period 1/1/2010 - 12/31/2010 Table A2 Annual Building Activity Report Summary - Units Rehabilitated, Preserved and Acquired pursuant to GC Section 65583.1(c)(1) Please note: Units may only be credited to the table below when a jurisdiction has included a program it its housing element to rehabilitate, preserve or acquire ~ units to accommodate a portion of its RHNA whichmeet the specfic criteria as ouUined in GC Section 65583.1(c)(1) Affordability by Household Incomes (4) The Description should adequately document how each unil complies with Activity Type Extremely Very Low- Low- TOTAL subsection (c )(7) of Govemment Cade Section 65583.1 ~oW Income* Income Income UNITS (1) Rehabilitation Activily 0 (2) Preservation of Units At-Risk 0 (3) Acquisition af Units 0 (5) Total Units by Income 0 0 0 0 ' Note: This field is voluntary °"V ~ ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT Housing Element /mp/ementation (CCR Title 25 §6202 ) Jurisdiction CITY OF DUBLIN Reporting Period 1/1/2010 - 12/31/2010 Table A3 Annual building Activity Report Summary for Above Moderate-Income Units (not including those units reported on Table A) 1. Single Famfly 2. 2- 4 Units 3. 5+ Units 4. Second Unit 5. Mobile Homes 6. Total ~' Number of infill units* No. of Units Permitted for Moderate 0 No. of Units Permitted for Above Moderate Cantara - K&B Homes 36 36 Sonota - Lennar 43 43 Milano - Sorrento 1 10 10 Trevi - Sorrento 2 39 39 Firenze - Sorrento 3 13 13 Siena - Sorcento 4 6 6 Amalfi - Sorrento 5 24 24 TOTAL 89 6 76 1~~ " Note: This field is voluntary 1 ~Q ~'~ V \ ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT Housing Element /mp/ementation (CCR Title 25 §6202 ) Jurisdiction CITY OF DUBLIN Reporting Period 1/1/2010 - 12/31/2010 Table B Regional Housing Needs Allocation Progress Permitted Units Issued by Affordability Enter Calendar Year starting with the first year of " lhe RHNA allocation period. See Example. Total Units Total to Date Remaining RHNA RHNA 2007 Year 2008 Year 2009 Year 2010 Year Year Year Year Year Year (all years) by Income Level Income Level Allocation by Income Level ~ 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Deed Restricted 0 1 0 21 22 V L ~92 ~ 1 070 ery ow Non-deed ~ , 0 0 0 0 restricted Deed ResUicted 0 4 3 8 15 L 661 ~s ow Non-deed 0 0 0 0 restricted Deed Restricted 0 1 0 0 1 Moderate 653 652 Non-deed restricted 0 0 0 0 Above Moderate 924 118 137 135 325 715 209 Total RHNA by COG. 3,330 Enter allocation number: ~ ~g 143 138 354 753 Total Units - - - 2,5~~ Remaining Need for RHNA Period - - - - - Note: units serving exVemty low-income households are included in the very low-income pertnitted units totals. ~ ~ ~ ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT Housing Element Implementation (CCR Title 25 §6202 ) Jurisdiction CITY OF DUBLIN Reporting Period 1l112D10 -12I3112010 Table C Program Implementation Status Program DescripGon (By Housing Element Program Housing Pragrams Progress Report - Govemment Code Section 65583. Describe progress of all programs including local efforts to remove governmental constrainis to the mainienance, improvement, and development oi housing as identifed in the housing element. Name of Program Objective Timeframe Status of Program Implementation , in H.E. Program 1: Continue to support the Alameda County 2007-2014 The Alameda County Community Development Agency administers a Minor antl Major Home Improvement Program for the City of Dublin. The Agency administered $17,104 oi Community Housing Rehabilitation Assistance Community Development Agency io implement Development Block Grant funds to Dublin residents for the completion of 1 minor home repair, 1 paint grant, 1 rehabilita6on loans and 2 accessibility grant during Calendar Year 2010. the Minor and Major Improvement Programs. Dublin residents waiting for a rehabilitaiion loan up to $60,000 may wait several years before there are enough Tunds to complete the project. Facilitate 25 minor home repairs, 10 paint graMs, 10 major home improvements during the ~ planning period. Program 2: Continue to support the assistance of 150 very 2007-2014 Arroyo Vsta, a 15D unit affordable housing development, has historirally been supported by the Housing Choice Voucher program. Arroyo Vista is currently proposetl io be redeveloped Housing Choice Voucher Rental low and extremely low income households each with 378 units of which approximately 194 will be affordable. The redeveloped Arroyo ~sta project will continue to support the housing choice voucher program. In addition, the Housing Assistance year throughout the planning period. Choice Voucher program is administered by: Avalon @ Dublin Station; Camellia Place; Oak Groves @ Dublin Ranch; Park Sierra Apartments; Pine 8 Cedar Groves @ Dublin Ranch; and, Wicklow Square. Program 2: Continue to refer interested households and 2007-2014 The City of Dublin continues to refer inierested households and homeowners to the Alameda County Housing Authority to be placed on a lisi for qualification. In addition, information on Housing Choice Voucher Rental homeowners to the Housing Authority of ihe developments within the City thai accept Section 8 vouchers is provided in the Tri-Valley Area Affordable Rental Housing Directory which is available on-line as well as hard wpies a11he Assistance County of Alameda. public counter. Program 3: Continue to enforce local oMinances relating to 2007-2014 There are two areas of Code Enforcement: Planning Code Enforcement and Building Code Enforcement. Code Enforcement propeRy maintenance and substandard housing both proactively and on a complainl basis. Planning Code Enforcement enforces violations of the Dublin Municipal Code Property Maintenance and Graffiti Ordinances as well as the Zoning Ordinance. Common properfy maintenance violations include weeds, inoperable vehicles, junk & debris, overgrown/dead vegetation, and grafiti. Property maintenance violations are enforced proactively and on a complaint basis. Building Code Enforcement actively patrols City streets enforcing Building Code ~olations, such as contractors or homeowners working without required building permits. In addition, Building Code Enforcement responds to anonymous callers, concemed citizens and other contractors'repoRing any activity connected to illegal construction. Enforcement officers spend time educating the public on the impoRance of obtaining required building permits and seeking proper approval to ensure a safe and healthy environment. Due to the success of code enforcement eHoRs in 20D9, reported cases decreased in 2010. Program 3: Conduct approximately 1,700 residential 2007-2014 The following residential inspections were conducted: Code Enforcement inspections during the planning period. I 06jediroe Goal =1,7011 ppp~ pppg ~ppg p010 Total ~Planning Code Errforcement 363 611 520 448 1,982 IBuilding Code Enforcement 178 189 ' 134 113 614 ~Total 661 B~ ~4 661 2,676 ~ ~ Name of Program Objective Timeframe Status of Program Implementation ~ in H.E. Program 3: Code Enforcement Perform annual review of City Ordinances. Mnually In 2D08, the City reviewed the Dublin Municipal Code and updated the following Ordinances: 1) DMC 5.70 Weeds and Refuse (Ord. 29-OB) 2) DMC 5.72 Rodents and Fly Control (Ord. 30-08) 3) DMC 5.64 Property Maintenance (Ord. 31-08) 4) DMC 5.68 Graffti (Ord. 32-08) Also in 2008, the following new Ordinance was added to the Dublin Municipal Code to address residential foreclosures: 1) DMC 5.66 Maintenance of Foreclosed Residential PropeRies (Ord. 44-08) There were no updates to the Ordinance in Calendar Year 2010. Program 4: Condominium Monitor conversion activities annually. Annually In 2005, a Condominium Conversion Ordinance was adopted by the City Council to preserve the existing rental housing stock. The Cify continues to mon~or conversion activiiies annually. Cornersion Ordinance There were no condouminium conversions during Calendar Year 2010. Program 5: Facil~ate the consWction of 100 high-density 2007-2014 In August 2008, a mixed-use project consisting of 305 high density residential units and approximately 15,000 square feei of ground floor commercial completed construction at the Dublin Mixed Use Development residential unils within maed-use developments Transit Center. The project, Avalon @ Dublin Stalion, is an apaRment community with 10% of the units sei aside for moderate income households. within the planning period. In March 2007, Avalon Bay Communities submiried an application for Avalon II @ Dublin Station. The project is proposed to have 505 high densiiy residential units and is also located at ihe Dublin Transit Cenler. The project is currently in Planning review. In November 2007, Windstar Communities was approved for the construction of 309 high density residential units located adjacent to the future West Dublin Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) Station. The project was subsequently purchased by Essex is currently in building plan check review. Future phases of the project include the construction oi a 150-room hotel and 7,500 square feel of retail commercial uses. The Tralee project is currently under construction wiih 233 muNi-family residential units and 34,950 square feet of ground Floor commercial. Program 6: Negotiate specific incentives package for each 2007-2014 During the planning period, the Cily has worked with Eden Housing, Citation Homes and the Dublin Housing Aulhor~y on ihe Arroyo Vsta Project. This publicJprivate partnership has Affordable Housing Developers project. involved various agreements between the entities including vouchers, land and other incentives to tacililaie the development of the project. In addition, the City expedited ihe processing of the entitlements to the greaiest extent possible. Program 6: Provide applicationltechnical assistance as 2007-2014 The City is currently working with Eden Housing, Citation Homes and the Dublin Housing Authority on the development of the Arroyo Vsta mixed-income development project. The City AHordable Housing Developers needed. Timing of applirations or technical provides applicationltechnical assistance as needed by the developer in order to securing financing and other sources of funding to suppoR the development of the project. assistance will depentl on application deadlines for funding saurces. Program 6: Provide assistance to affordable housing 2007-2014 As noted above, the City has been working with Eden Housing, Citation Homes and the Dublin Housing Authority on the Arroyo Usta Project. The project was approved by ihe Dublin City Affordable Housing Developers developers within the planning period to facil~ale Council in September 2009 and includes the demolition of 150 epsting affordable housing units and the conslruction of 378 new housing units (both attached and detached) including the wnstruction of 100 affordable housing units market rete, affordable senior housing, affordable family housing, a chiltl care center and communily building. The project includes approximately 191 affordable units in various income within the planning period (5 extremely low, 20 categories. very low, 35 low and 40 moderate income units). Program 7: Facilitate the construclion of 50 affordable units 2D07-2014 On April 20, 2007, the City of Dublin adopted a Density Bonus Ordinance which grants a density bonus and certain other concessions or incentives to a developer when the developer Density Bonuses during the planning penod (10 very low, 20 low, agrees to construct the requisite percentage oi affordable housing units. The City of Dublin continues 1o encourage developers to provide affordable housing by awarding qualifying and 20 moderate income units). developments with additional market rale units. The City did not receive any requests for a density bonus during the reporting period. ~~ W ~ ~ Name of Program Objective Timeframe in H.E. B: Inclusionary Zoning Facil~ate the constrUCtion of 1,000 af(ordable 2007-2014 housing units either through direct construction or ihrough the Inclusionary Housing In-Lieu Fund within the planning period. Specific construction targets include 300 very low, 200 low and 500 moderate income units. Status of Program Implementation ~- Objective 21107 1008 2U~ 2010 iotal Remaining IVery Low 300 D 1 0 21 71 278 Low 200 D 4 3 B 15 185 Moderate 500 D 1 0 0 1 499 Tmal 1,000 0 6 3 29 ~ 962 Program 8: Inclusionary Zoning Work with the stakeholders, review and consider March 2, 2012 In December 2008, the City Council approved an amendment to the Inclusionary Zoning Ordinance to eliminate the requirement to construct owner-occupied very low income units. This modifiption oi the Inclusionary Zoning modification was in response to feedback the City was receiving from the developmeni community on the feasibility of constructing owner occupied very low income units. During Calendar Regulations to enhance feasibility as needed Year 2009, the City was in the process of updating the Housing Element. The updated Housing Element was adopted on March 2, 2010. Within two years oi adopting the updated Housing . within 1wo years of 1he adoption of the Housing Element, the City will work with stakeholders to review and consider modifications to the Inclusionary Zoning Regulations to enhance the feasibility ot the Regulations. Element. Program 9: Commercial Linkage Fee Facilitate the construction ~f 50 affordable 2007-2D14 Commercial Linkage Fees are collected from developers upon issuance of building permits for commercial developmeni and are placed in the City's Housing In-Lieu Fund along with other housing units within the planning penod (10 very in-lieu fees collected from developers for residential development. In Calendar Year 2010, $24,097.50 was collected from KBH Investments for the Dublin Nissan Dealership. low, 15 low and 25 moderate income units). 2U07 2~U8 2009 2lHD Total Commercial ~~as,zsa.o~ 0 0 $24,097.50 3162,377,51 Linkage Fees collectetl Program 9: Commercial Linkage Fee Assist five moderate income households with 2007-2014 2pm 2opg 2opg zo~o To~al first-time homebuyer loans. Modera~e Income loans 11 5 2 1 19 Program 9: Commercial Linkage Fee Provide funding iowards homeownership training 2007-2014 The City continues to support the Tri-Valley Housing Opportunity Center (TVHOC) through a$25,000 community grant. The NHOC is designed to serve as a one-stop center for and foreclosure prevention seroices, rental affordable homeownership in the Tri-Valley and offers foreclosure prevention services, rental assistance and pre- and post purchase counseling to clients. In 201Q the City of Dublin, in assistance programs and the Alameda County parinership with the NHOC, the Tri•Valley Affordable Housing Commitlee, the Community Housing Development Corporation of North Richmond and the Housing and Economic Rights Homeless Management Information System. Advocates, casponsored hvo Free Foreclosure seminars for homeowners. In add~ion io offering information on foreclosure rescue scams and options to rewver money, there was free individual counceling with ariorneys and housing counselors available. In addition, the City continues to support the Alametla County Homeless Management Information System through the Housing In-Lieu Fund. The Alameda County Homeless Management information System (HMiS) is managed by EveryOne Home, a community based organization formed in 2007 under the fiscal sponsorship of the Tides Center. EveryOne Home manages the County's in-house HMIS in the collection and repoRing of the homeless count and other data collection. Program 10: Require that developers provide a diversity of 2007-2014 In January 2007, the Planning Commission approved the Wallis Ranch project, a 935 unit residential development. The project has 6 distinct neighborhoods of varying densities induding Housing Type and Size Variations housing type and size on a case-by-case basis low, medium and medium-high. Residential units include, single tamily detached with a granny flat option (Neighborhood 1); 5-unit detached cluster homes around a motor court to meet ihe City's housing needs throughout the (Neighborhood 2); row houses and condominiums (Neighborhood 3); multi-family stacked flats (Neighborhood 4); single family detached with alley garages antl a granny Flat option planning period. (Neighborhood 5); and, multi-family stacked flats and walk up townhomes (Neighborhood 6~. in April 2007, the City Council approved the Sycamore Grove project, a 304 unit high density residential condominium project with 22 livehvork un~s. The livehvork units have been designed as 3-story townhomes; 278 units are condominium flats; and the remaining 4 unils are also 3-story townhomes (but not livehvork units). In September 2007, the Planning Commission approved the Positano project, a 287 unit single family detached residential development. project includes 4 neighborhoods, Cantera and Solemo, Solemo II and Fiorano. Cantera provides 72 unrts and 5 differenf floor plans; Solemo provides 175 unils 4 different floor plans. The Positano project will also provitle 19 second units. In November 2007, the Planning Commission approved the Fallon Crossing act, a 106 unit single family residential development including 8 duets, and 3 private moior courts. V \ Name of Program Program f1: First-Time Homebuyer Programs Objective Assist 75 income-qualified frst time homebuyers during the planning period. Strive to provide assistance to approximately 15 above moderate income, 5D moderate income, and 10 low income hauseholds. Timeframe Status of Program Implementation in H.E. 2007•2014 In Fiscal Years 2010-2011 $400,OD0 was allocated by the C~y Council towards the First Time Homebuyer Loan Program (FTHLP). During the Calendar in lending $37,500 to 1 household through the FTHLP. Obedive 2007 2~06 20Q9 20f0 Total Remainin Ve Low 0 1 a t 0 2 0 Low 10 1 0 0 0 1 9 Moderate 50 I~ 5 2 1 19 31 Market 15 2 1 0 5 10 Total 75 15 7 4 1 27 48 was successful Program 11: Distribute FTHLP application packets at the 2007-2014 The City provides information on its website to First Time Homebuyers wishing to receive assistance with the purchase of their first home. The website is routinely updated io provide First-Time Homebuyer Programs Civic Center, City website, and lorations that current informaGon on various housing opportunities in Dublin and the region. Included on the website are the Inclusionary Ordinance Regulations and the newly adopted Inclusionary provide housing services. Ordinance Guidelines to assist developers with the requirements related to the development of affordable housing units. Program 12: Market this program through an informational 2007-2014 In Septembe~ 2009, the City updated its Second Unit brochure. The brochure explains the purpase and intent of a second unil as well as the permitting procedures and development Second Dwelling Units brochure. The brochure will be available on the standards. The brochure is made available to the public on the City's website and at the public wunter. The City of Dublin also publishes a quarterly Housing Newsletter which is provided City website and at the Civic Center, library, to the City Council, posted on the City's website and made available to the public at the Civic Center, library and senior center. Articles, including information about Second Dwelling units, senior center and other public locations. are routinely included in the Newsletter. Program 12: Facilitate ihe construction of 15 second dwelling 2007-2014 Braddock & Logan's Positano development introduced second dwelling units as an additional housing opporlunity. A second dwelling unit (also commonly referced to as an "in-law or Second Dwelling Units units within the planning period. granny uniP') is a self•conlained residential dwelling located on the same lot as an existing primary residential dwelling. Within Positano, there are fve neighborhoods ihat include second dwelling units: Solemo II (Bratldock 8 Logan) -10 secondary units Fiorano (DR HoRon): 11 secondary dwelling units Livomo -(K. Hovnanian) • 3 secondary dwelling units , Co~tona -(DR HoRon) - 3 secondary dwelling units In adtlition, Schaefer Ranch (Discovery Builders) had 3 secondary dwelling units. Overall, 30 secondary below market rate secondary units were permitted. Program 13: Homeless Assistance Continue to fund emergency shelter programs in 2007-2014 On November 1, 2009, the Tri-Valley Housing Resource Center (HRC) was launched to provide homeless prevention and rapid re-housing services. The HRC is a collaboration of staff the Tri-Valley area to house residenis in need of inembers from Alameda County Housing 8 Community Development; staff members from the cities of Dublin, Livermore and Pleasanton; and, staH from Tri-Valley community based emergency shelter. organizations. Operations of the, HRC are carried out as follows: Continue to participate in regional collaborations •Overell administration of the program is provided by the City of Livermore's Horizons Program. to address homelessness. ~Homelessness prevention services (e.g., emergency shelter, case management, referral, etc.) are coordinated by ECHO Housing. •Rapid re-housing services are provided by Abode Services (formerly Tri•City Homeless Coalition). From 11-1-09 to 9-30-10, 30 households in Dublin have received direct Homelessness Prevention (22) or Homeless Assistance (8) from the HRC. In adtlition, the City of Dublin continues to fund the Tri-Valley Haven's Domestic Volence Shelter and Homeless Shelter through Community Development Block Grants. Program 14: Participale in at least one aftordable housing fair 2007-2014 On an annual basis the City participates in the Spring and Fall Tri•Valley Housing Assistance Forum. The Tri-Valley Housing Assistance Forum is an event sponsoretl by the 8ay East ITri-Valley Affordable Housing annually throughout the planning period. Association of Reallors. This event is open to the real estate community and offers information regarding various affordable housing opportun~ies in Dublin which are also distributed to the Committee public. The City paRicipated in two events in Calendar Year 2010. Program 15: Annually evaluate the land availability to meet Annually The City will annually evaluate land availability to meet its remaining RHNA. Table C35 in Appendix C of the updated Housing Element demonstrates that ihe Ciry has adequate vacant Residential Siles Inventory the remaining RHNA. Ensure adequate capacity sites available to accommodate the remaining RHNA of 1,73D units. exists to accommodate the remaining RHNA of 1,730 units (879 very low, 519 low, and 332 moderate income units). X-~ Name of Program Objective Timeframe Status of Program ImplemenWtion in H.E. Program 15: Propose modifications to be implemented as 2007-2014 Table C35 in Appendix C of the update Housing Element demonstrates that the City has adequate vacant s~es available to accommodate the remaining RHNA of 1,730 units. The City will Residential Sites Inventory needed as parl of the City's ongoing planning continue to monitor projects to ensure that development proposals are consistent with the updated Housing Element. efforts or ai the time development proposals are submiried to the Cily. Program i6: Strive to achieve 18D affordable housing units 2007•2014 The Dublin City Council approved a General Plan Amendment, Planned Development Rezone with a Stage 1 and Stage 2 Development Plan, Tentative Map, Site Development Review and Arroyo Vista Site on the site, indutling 20 extremely low, 40 very associated environmental review for the Arroyo Vista project in September 2009. The project includes the demolition of 150 e~sting affordable housing units and the construction of 378 low, 50 low and 70 moderate income units. new housing unBs (both attached and detached) including market rate, affordable senior housing, affordable family housing, a child care center and community building. The project includes approximately 194 affordable units in various income categories. Program 16: Ensure compliance with all applicable relocation, 2007-2014 The Dublin Housing Authority has adopted a Relocation Plan for the relocation of Arcoyo Vista tenants and relocations in accordance w~h this Plan have begun. The Plan provides for Airoyo ~sta Site . displacement antl replacement housing relocation benefts that meet or exceed the requirements of applicable law. These include counseling and advisory services, help with packing for disabled and senior residents if requested, requirements. security deposits, credii check fees, comparable replacement housing in the form of a Section 8 voucher or, if ineligible, a replacement housing payment, and a 150•day notice to move {upon notice). The Relocation Plan demonstrates ihat there are adequate available housing resources for lhe dlsplaced households and that the Dublin Housing Authority will provide advisory assistance and relocation benefits necessary to ensure that all households are adequately housed in lhe event of displacement. The Relocation Plan also demonstrates that ihe impacts of displacement will be mitigated by the provision of relocation benefits. Program 17: Facilitate ihe review, approval andlor 2007-2014 In April 2007, an application was submitted for the development of Avalon II @ Dublin Station. The projecl proposes to provide approximately 485 units at the Dublin Transit Center. Due Dublin Transit Center construction of 900 housing units during the 1o project re-design the application is still in Planning review, however, ii is anticipated to be brought before the Planning Commission in Spring 2010 for approval. planning period. In June 2008, construction was completed on the Elan @ Dublin Station project, a 257 unit condominium complex at the Dublin Transil Center. In September 2008, construction was completed on ihe Avalon @ Dublin Station project, a 3D5 unit apartment community ai the Dublin Transit Center. Program 18: Assis1100 units through the defermeni or 2007-2014 The City currently participaies in the Statewide Community Infrastructure Program (SCIP). In 2010, the City expanded their participation to include mulii-family and mixed use residential Fee Deferment or Amo~tization amort¢ation of fees, subject to tuntling projects. availability (15 e#remely low, 25 very low, 35 low and 25 moderate income uniis). Program 19: Produce a brochure on universal design, 2007-2014 The City developed a brochure on ihe Universal Design Ordinance afler its adoption in December 2007. The 6rochure was updated in September 2009 to include more current information llniversal Design Ordinance resources for design approaches and on useful websites relafing to Universal Design. The brochure and other related information regarding the Ordinance has been posted to the C~y's website and is also available at the compliance with C~y requiremenis in 2009. public counter. Brochure and other related information will be posted at the City website and disiributed at public wunters. Program 20: Revise Zoning Ordinance to amend defnition of March 2, The proposed 2oning Ordinance Amendments will be reviewed by the Planning Commission in March 2D11 and are anticipated to be presented to the City Council for adoption in April Reasonable Accomodaiion "family and to prepare a fortnal reasonable 2011 2011. accommodaiion procedure within one year of ihe , adoption of the Housing Element. Program 21: Revise the Zoning Ordinance wiihin one year of March 2, The proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendments will be reviewed by the Planning Commission in March 2011 and are anGcipaied to be presented to the City Council for adoption in April Emergency SheHers the adoption of ihe Housing Element to 2011 2011. accommodate Emergency Shelters consistent with SB 2. Program 22: Revise the Zoning Ordinance to accommodate March 2, The proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendments will be reviewed by the Planning Commission in March 2011 and are anticipaied to be presented to the City Council for adoption in April Transitional Housing transitional housing consistent with SB 2 within 2011 2011. one year of ihe adopiion of the Housing Element. Program 22: Facilitate the development of iransitional March 2, Upon adoption of ihe proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendments, the City will facilitate the development of trans~ional housing for persons with disabilities and e~remely low income Transitional Housing housing for persons with disabilities and 2011 households using in-lieu fees. extremely low income households using in-lieu fees. w ~ ~ Name of Program Objective Timeframe Status of Program Implementation in H.E. Program 23: Revise the Zoning Ordinance to accommodate March 2, The proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendmenis will be reviewed by the Planning Commission in March 2011 and are anticipated to be presented io the City Council for adoption in April Supportive Housing suppoRive housing consistent wilh SB 2 within 2011 201 t. one year of the adoption of the Housing Element. Program 23: Facilitate the development of supportive housing March 2, Upon adoption of the proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendments, the City will facilitate the development of supportive housing for persons with disabilities and extremely low income Supportive Housing for persons with disabilities and exfremely low 2011 households using in•lieu tees. income hauseholds using in-lieu fees. Program 24: Revise the Zoning Ordinance within one year of March 2, The proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendmenis will be reviewed by the Planning Commission in March 2011 and are anticipated to be presented to the City Council for adoption in April Single Room Occupancy Units the adoption of the Housing Element to 2011 2011. accommodate Single Room Occupancy Units consistent with AB 2634. Program 24: Encourage the inclusion of SROleffciency units March 2, Upon adoption of the proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendments, the City will encourage the inclusion of SROlefficiency uniis in large-scale developments io oHer a range of housing Single Room Occupancy Units in large-scale developments to ofter a range of 2011 choices. housing choices. Program 25: Provide referrals to appropriate agencies for 2007-2014 The City of Dublin website provides a link tor tair housing issues which direcis interested readers to the Eden Council for Hope and OppoRunily (ECHO) Housing and to the Siate of Equal Housing Opportunily senices. Califomia Consumer Affairs Office booklet "Calitomia Tenants: Guide to Residential Tenants and Landlord's Rights and Responsibilities.° In addition, the City contnbutes Community Block Development Grant (CDBG) funding to ECHO housing. Program 25: Distnbute tair housing information to public 2007-2014 Fair housing information, in the form of brochures and pamphlets, has been made available at the City's public counter. In addition, the City hosts a booth at the City's annual St. Patrick's Equal Housing Opporlunity locations throughout the C~y. Day Festival where Eden Council for Hope and Opportunity (ECHO) Housing disiributes information to the public about the services they offer. Program 25: Post information on the Ciiy website. 2007-2014 Fair housing informalion is made available to ihe public on the City's website. Equal Housing Opportunily Program 25: Distribute information to real eslate agents, 2007-2014 Real estate agents, rental property ownerslmanagers and financial instrfutions are directed to the City's website for information or are mailed infortnation via the UnBed Sates Postal Equal Housing Opportunity rental propeRy owners/managers, and financial Service. In addition, during the annual rental monitoring sNe visits to properties with below market rate units, information is distributed to the properly managers. institutions in Dublin. Program 25: Participaie in Alameda Counly's Impediments to 2007-2014 The City participated in the Impediments to Fair Housing Study that was implemented by the County of Alameda. Dublin provided a representative on the consuliant selection wmmittee Equal Housing Opportunity Fair Housing Study through the CDBG program. for the Study. In addition, information was provided regarding the City of Dublin to the consultants in order to complete the Study. A copy of the draft Study was placed on the City's website for public review and comment and ihe f nal draft has been posted on the City's website as well. Program 26: Develop green building guidelines or ordinance May 12, The City of Dublin adopted a Green Building Ordinance in April 2009. The Ordinance applies to all residential projects over 20 units. In November 2010, the City adopted a new Green Green Building Guidelines within one year of certification of the Housing 2011 Building Code. Element. _ Program 26: Create brochures to describe the program Nov. 12, A brochure was developetl in April 20D9 at the time the Green Building Ordinance was adopted. The brochure was revised in September 2009 to include various examples of Green Green Building Guidelines requirements and methotls of compliance within 2012 Building. six months of the adoption of ihe guidelineslordinance. Program 27: Implement applicable Waste Management and 2007-2014 The City requires all developmenis to submit a Waste Managemenf Plan to meet the City's Construction and Debris Ordinance which was adopted in January 2008. The OMinance Energy Conservation Building Code regulations, provide ~reen requires the diversion of at least 50% of construction waste away from landfills. In addifion, the City Council adopted Green Building Guidelines for Civic Buildings to promote energy Building iraining to City staff, and distribute efficiency. The City continues to implement the Guidelines on a project specifc basis. Informational brochures and pamphlets are available on the Citys website and at the public counter. energy conservation information to the public. The City also offers subsidized permit fees on the installation of solar roof panels for a variety of projects ihroughout the City of Dublin. The City's Environmental Specialist and Environmental Technician have also been Green Building Certified by the Build It Green organization. ~. ~Vy. ~` W V '