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HomeMy WebLinkAbout85-107 - Final EIR, 19.5 Acre Downtown Redevelopment ProjectRESOLUTION NO. 85-107 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, CERTIFYING THAT THE FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (EIR) WITH RESPECT TO THREE PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT SITES WITHIN A 19.5 - ACRE AREA OF THE COSTA MESA DOMI'OWN REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT, WHICH INCLUDES A MULTI -FAMILY RENTAL HOUS- ING DEVELOPMENT SITE, HAS BEEN PREPARED IN COMPLI- ANCE WITH THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) AND STATE AND LOCAL GUIDELINES; MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS REGARDING THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT OF THE PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT; AND ADOPTING A STATE- MENT OF OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS THEREFOR. WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Costa Mesa (the "City Council") by adopting Ordinance No. 73-44 on December 24, 1973, adopted and approved the Redevelopment Plan for the Costa Mesa Downtown Redevelopment Project; and amended said Plan by adopting Ordinance No. 77-27 on July 5, 1977, Ordinance No. 77-36 on August 1, 1977, and Ordinance No. 80-22 on November 17, 1980 (the "Redevelopment Plan"); and WHEREAS, the Costa Mesa Redevelopment Agency, City of Costa Mesa, California (the "Agency") and the City Council certified a Final Environ- mental Impact Report (EIR) for the Redevelopment Plan (the "Original EIR") on December 17, 1973, by adopting Resolutions No. 8-73 and No. 73-131, respectively; and WHEREAS, the Agency and the City Council certified a Supplemental Environmental Impact Report by adopting Resolutions No. 58-84 and No. 84-93, respectively, for a project within the Project Area (the "Supplemental EIR"); and WHEREAS, in further implementation of the Redevelopment Plan, the Agency has caused to be prepared and circulated a Draft Environmental Impact Report ("Draft EIR") pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970 (CEQA), and State and local regulations and guidelines adopted pursuant thereto for the proposed development of three sites in the Project Area referred to as Site 1, Site 2, and Site 3; and WHEREAS, the Agency proposes to enter into an agreement with a private developer who owns an interest in Site 3 for the development of a multi- family housing development on Site 3; and WHEREAS, a duly noticed joint public hearing was held by the Agency and the City Council on December 18, 1985, at which time all interested persons were given an opportunity to be heard; and WHEREAS, a Final Environmental Impact Report (the "Final EIR") relat- ing to the proposed development, including responses to the concerns raised at the public hearing and during the public review period, has been pre- pared pursuant to said statute, regulations, and guidelines; and WHEREAS, the Agency has reviewed and considered the information con- tained in the Original EIR, the Supplemental EIR, and the Final EIR; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Costa Mesa as follows: 1. The City Council hereby certifies that the Final EIR for Site 1, Site 2, and Site 3 of the Costa Mesa Downtown Redevelopment Project has been prepared and completed in ccmpliance with CEQA and State and local guidelines and regulations adopted pursuant thereto. 2. The City Council hereby certifies that the information contained in the Final EIR has been reviewed and considered by the members of the City Council with respect to the proposed development of Site 3 and the proposed Owner Recipient Agreement. The City Council hereby finds with respect to the multi -family housing to be developed on Site 3, and the adverse environmental impacts detailed in the Final EIR relating thereto: (a) That the adverse environmental impacts of the proposed development set forth in the Final EIR, including those raised in cc ments to the Draft EIR, have been considered and recognized by the City Council; (b) That based on information set forth in the Final EIR and in Attachment "A" (attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference), the City Council finds and determines that measures have been incorporated into the development project which mitigate or avoid adverse environmental impacts relating to land use, traffic and circulation, noise, air quality, energy consumption, water supply, sewage, drainage, police protection and fire protection identified in the Final Supplemental EIR and set forth in Section I of Attach- ment "All; (c) That based on information set forth in the Final EIR and in Attachment "A" hereto, the adverse environmental impacts related to the displacement and relocation of residents and businesses, short-term construction noise and air quality are significant environmental effects which cannot be entirely mitigated or avoided if the project is implemented; (d) That no additional adverse impacts will have a significant effect or result in a substantial or potentially substantial adverse change in the environment as a result of the pro- posed development of Site 3. 4. The City Council hereby finds and determines that all significant environmental effects identified in the Final EIR have been reduced to an acceptable level in that: (a) All significant environmental effects that can be feasibly avoided have been eliminated or substantially lessened as determined through the findings set forth in Paragraph 2(b) of this Resolution; (b) Based upon the Final EIR, the documents in the record, and upon Section III of Attachment "A", specific economic, social, or other considerations make infeasible the project alternatives identified in said Final EIR; (c) Based upon the Final EIR arra the documents in the record, all remaining, unavoidable significant effects of the pro- posed development are overridden by the benefits of the project as described in Section IV of Attachment "A", and the City Council hereby approves and adopts said Section IV of said Attachment "A" as a Statement of Overriding Consid- erations for the proposed development of Site 3 and imple- menting actions. 5. The City Council hereby authorizes and directs that a Notice of Determination be filed with respect to the Final EIR pertaining to the approval of General Plan Amendment GP -85-4A, Rezone Petition R-85-13, Planning Action PA -85-214, and the issuance of Multi -family Housing Revenue Bonds, and all other City Council actions taken in furtherance thereof be filed. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 18th day of December, 1985. ATTEST: 6hl'ti (� (�'� C y Clerk of the City of Costa sa ffayl#of o� �% STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss CITY OF COSTA MESA ) I, EILEEN P. PHINNEY, City Clerk and ex -officio Clerk of the City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, hereby certify that the above and fore- going Resolution No. 107 was duly and regularly passed and adopted by the said City Council at an adjourned regular meeting thereof, held on the 18th day of December, 1985. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of the City of Costa Mesa this 19th day of December, 1985. 4CiyyZC&1erk1n�and ex -officio Clerk f the City Council of the City of C a Mesa ATTACHMENT "A" SIGNIFICANT ADVERSE ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS MITIGATING MEASURES, INFEASIBILITY OF PROJECT ALTERNATIVES, AND STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS, RELATING TO THE PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT L SIGNIFICANT ADVERSE EFFECTS AND MITIGATING MEASURES A. Land Use 1. Environmental Impacts This proposed Site 3 development is a two-story, 160 -unit apartment building with subterrean parking. The project is bounded on the north by 19th Street and will be impacted by automobile noise and light/glare impacts associated with an arterial street if special consideration is not given to design of the building. During construction, uses surrounding the development site may experience nuisance dust and noise impacts, as well as soil erosion and sedimentation, which may increase sweeping requirements in the area. These impacts will particularly affect the existing church and residential uses to the west and the public uses to the south. In addition, the proposed Site 3 development will involve the abandonment of a portion of Plumer Street, eliminating some on -street parking and the current access to the library and community center. R4. itself. The proposed development will require a zone change from C2 and R2 to All existing businesses and residents on Site 3 will require relocations. 2. Mitigation Measures The following measures are proposed as a part of the development project (a) Limitation on construction hours to conform to the City's Noise Ordinance to between 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. (b) Install screening walls or solid fencing around the perimeter of the construction site. (c) Prepare acoustical analysis and building designs in compliance with Title 25 of the California Administrative Code. (d) Reduce privacy impacts by orienting windows to avoid direct views into residential and hotel uses, by interrupting views with 30 to 35 foot high trees, by incorporating solid patio enclosures and/or by utilizing one-way glass windows. (e) Direct exterior lighting away from residential buildings. Avoid speedbumps where headlights could tilt up into residential -1- Attachment "A" Resolution No. 85-107 Page 1 of 12 windows. Avoid lighted commercial signs facing residential windows. Design parking to screen headlights from surrounding streets and buildings. (f) Architectural designs should blend with recent development projects in the area. (g) Comply with requirements of PDC and R-4 Districts and the Redevelopment/General Plan. (h) Provide relocation assistance to displaced residents and businesses. (i) Provide alternate parking and vehicle access for the library and community center. 3. Unavoidable Adverse Impacts Implementation of the above described mitigation measures will result in full mitigation of land use compatibility impacts; partial mitigation of construction and displacement impacts of residents and businesses. However, residential/business displacement is regarded as a significant unavoidable adverse impact. B. Population and Housin 1. Environmental Impacts Implementation of the proposed development will result in the displacement and relocation of approximately 19 businesses and approximately 9 residences from the site. 2. Mitigation Measures The following mitigation measures will be implemented as a part of the development project. (a) The Agency will comply with California Community Redevelopment Law regarding acquisition of business properties and relocation of businesses. (b) The Agency will comply with laws governing acquisition of residential properties and relocation of residents. (c) The proposed development will add to the supply of low and moderate income housing in the city. 3. Unavoidable Adverse Impacts Although impacts from displacement of residences and businesses will be substantially mitigated by the measures described above, displacement and relocation is regarded as a significant unavoidable adverse impact. -2- Attachment "A" Resolution No. 85-107 Paye 2 of 12 C.- Traffic and Circulation 1. Environmental Impacts Short -Term Construction. During short-term development project construction, there will be an insignificant number of trips generated due to construction employees, and transport of construction equipment to and from the site. In addition trucks will haul excavated soil from the site. During peak traffic periods, there is a potential for such trucks to interrupt the normal traffic flow and create traffic congestion when the trucks are entering or leaving the site. Trip -Generation. The proposed development of Site 3 will generate a total of 900 vehicle trips daily. The existing uses on Site 3, however, are estimated to generate more traffic than the proposed use. This will result in a reduction in trip generation in the immediate project vicinity. It is anticipated that there will be less traffic generation from the proposed development due to the proximity to commercial development and the reduction in the need to travel to obtain commercial services. Intersection Capacity Utilization. The proposed development along with two other potential developments analyzed will increase intersection capacity utilization in the area by a maximum of 0.03. With these proposed developments and the and the Courtyards project under construction, the ICU's at Newport Boulevard/18th Street and Harbor Boulevard/Newport Boulevard, will increase from C to D. No intersections will exceed a level of service D, which is considered to be an, acceptable level of service. Parkin . Existing on -street parking on Plumer Street will be lost as a result of the proposed development. 2. Mitigation Measures The following mitigation measures will be implemented with the proposed development. (a) Streets abutting the development site should be constructed to their master -planned geometries as part of the project, and should allow adequate transition of travel lanes. This is especially applicable to 19th Street. (b) The proposed development shall assist in implementation of planned highways by dedicating or reserving necessary rights- of-way and by participating in funding or construction of planned improvements based on project traffic levels and the current established fee of $58 per trip. (c) The abandonment of Plumer Street will allow for continued access to parking areas south of Plumer Street. (d) Driveways will utilize a curb return or widened flare design and sufficient exit lanes to accommodate traffic volumes. (e) Streetscape plans will allow for bus shelters, bus turnouts, bike racks, pedestrian facilities and other amenities to encourage transit usage, bicycling and walking. -3- Attachment "A" Resolution No. 85-107 Page 3 of 12 (f) Adequate turning areas shall be designed to accommodate trash trucks and fire engines. (g) The City Traffic Engineer will review and approve proposed haul routes and schedules for excavated soil. If trucks entering and leaving the site cause significant traffic congestion, the City Traffic Engineer will require a change in procedures to correct the problem. (h) The prospective developer of Site 3 will provide all required parking on site. (i) Precise plans for parking, internal site access and internal circulation will be analyzed by the City Staff and reviewed at public meetings prior to approval of the site plans. 3. Unavoidable Adverse Impacts Implementation of the above described mitigation measures will result in full mitigation of traffic circulation impacts; partial mitigation of traffic generation; unavoidable loss of on -street parking along a portion of Plumer Street. The net adverse impact, however, is considered insignificant. D. Noise 1. Environmental Impacts There will be a significant increase in noise and vibration levels on and adjacent to the development site during demolition, excavation, grading and other construction activities. This noise may pose an annoyance to residents and patrons/employees of the surrounding land uses. CNEL Noise levels from traffic at 19th Street and Park Avenue are projected over 60 at 50, 75, 100 and 200 feet. 60 CNEL is the acceptable level for residential uses. Noise levels are expected to remain above 60 CNEL at 50 feet except for Park Avenue south of 19th Street. Development of residential units on Site 3 will expose future residents to traffic noise levels in excess of 60 CNEL. The impacts will occur because the proposed residential development borders on streets with the highest traffic volume and truck percentages. Residential units above the first floor will be impacted by street noise as well. These impacts will be similar in intensity because there will be no ground absorption to reduce noise energy. However, for upper floors, noise levels will be diminished slightly as noise energy disperses. Project residents will also be subjected to intermittent siren noise from emergency Fire Department vehicles stationed at Fire Station No. 3 which services Site 3. Although the Fire Department has not been receiving complaints from other residents living near existing fire stations, the siren noise may pose an intermittent nuisance to some future residents on Site 3. -4- Attachment "A" Resolution No. 85-107 Page 4 of 12 2. Mitigation Measures The following mitigation measures will be implemented: (a) Construction will be allowed only between 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. pursuant to City Ordinance. (b) Construction sites will be screened by temporary solid fencing and/or permanent masonry walls. (c) Buildings in areas of over 60 CNEL should have adequate ventilation and temperature control to allow windows to remain closed. (d) State law requires an acoustical analysis and insulation of multi -family residences constructed within the 60 CNEL contour in order to maintain a maximum of 65 CNEL in exterior usable patio areas and 45 CNEL in all habitable rooms. 3. Unavoidable Adverse Impacts The above described mitigation measures will result in partial mitigation of construction noise impacts and emergency siren impacts; and substantial mitigation of traffic noise impacts on proposed residences. The net unavoidable adverse impacts are_ insignificant. E. Air Quality 1. Environmental Impacts The short-term construction phase of the development of Site 3 will produce two sources of air pollution emissions: 1) exhaust emissions during construction, and 2) dust generation as a result of earth movement and equipment traffic over temporary roads. The long-term impacts associated with the proposed project consist of emissions generated from stationary and mobile sources. Sationary sources will include the off-site generation of electricity and the on-site use of natural gas. Motor vehicles will comprise the only significant source of mobile emissions within the project area. While the impact on air quality from the development of Site 3 may be minimal, the cumulative impact from other related development proposed for the area is considered significant. (See EIR, pp. 4-54, 4-55 and 4-56). 2. Mitigation Measures The following mitigation measures will be implemented: (a) Regular wetting of soil piles and exposed dirt areas to minimize dust generation during excavation and grading. (b) Tarping of trucks hauling dirt away during excavation when necessitated by soil and weather conditions, as required by the City. -5- Attachment "A" Resolution No. 85-107 Paye 5 of 12 W Discontinuing demolition, excavation and grading during first and second stage smog alerts. (d) Orientation of air intakes for building ventilation away from major traffic areas. (e) Use of separate air intakes for each floor to minimize the buildup of pollutants originating either indoors or outdoors. (f) Incorporate air conditioners into the residential units. (g) Restricting the use of synthetic building materials, such as plastic products containing vinyl chloride, urea -formaldehyde foam insulation and other building materials containing formaldehyde. (h) Incorporation of transportation systems management measures, such as encouragement of alternative means of travel (i.e., buses, bicycles and walking) and energy efficient vehicles (i.e., preferred parking for compact cars, car pools and motorcycles) to help reduce vehicle emissions. (i) The implementation of the energy conservation measures presented in the EIR would also reduce air quality impacts. 3. Unavoidable Adverse Impacts The proposed development will incrementally increase air pollution emissions in the area, such increase will not be significant. However, the cumulative impact from the development and other projects is considered significant. The above described measures will partially mitigate the cumulative impact. F. Energy Consumption 1. Environmental Impacts The proposed development's estimated electricity consumption is 104,000 KWH per month. It is estimated that natural gas consumption will be 800,000 cubic feet per month. project: 2. Mitigation Measures The following mitigation measures will be imposed on the development (a) Encourage energy efficient building layouts, designs and orientations. (b) Improve streetscape and circulation system to encourage bicycle (bicycle racks) and mass transit use and more efficient vehicle traffic flow. (c) Provide pedestrian amenities to encourage pedestrian activity to and from the project sites. Attachment "A" Resolution No. 85-107 Page 6 of 12 -6- (d) Utility companies should utilize the same trenches to minimize diesel consumption. (e) Incorporate 25 percent compact car spaces into parking lots. (f) Compliance with Title 24 of California Administrative Code." (g) Insulate walls, ceilings, floors windows, and hot water lines. (h) Incorporate use of active solar systems for water heating. (i) Incorporate energy efficient lighting and avoid nonessential ornamental lighting. (j) Use landscaping to moderate temperature. 3. Unavoidable Adverse Impacts While there will be an increase in energy consumption associated with the development of Site 3, application of the above described mitigation measures will reduce the impacts to insignificance. G. Water Supply 1. Environmental Impacts The estimated water consumption for Site 3 after development is 46,150 gallons per day, which is an increase over existing use. 2. Mitigation Measures The following measures to mitigate impacts will be incorporated into the development: (a) Incorporate low flow sink fixtures and shower heads, water saver toilets and pressure regulators to limit water consumption. (b) Incorporate water efficient sprinkler systems and/or drip irrigation. (c) Incorporate low water demand landscaping. (d) Consider using reclaimed water for irrigation. 3. Unavoidable Adverse Impacts The development of Site 3 will result in an increase in the demand for water in the area, however, the mitigation measures described above will reduce the impacts to an acceptable level. There is no significant impact. -7- Attachment "A" Resolution No. 85-107 Page 7 of 12 H. Sewer System 1. Environmental Impacts The sewage generation for Site 3 is estimated at 39,250 gallons per day. The total cumulative estimate for the development and other existing and proposed developments is 206,705 gallons per day. This is beyond master planned sewage flows. 2. Mitigation Measures The following mitigation measures will be implemented. (a) If the development on Site 3 restricts or precludes access to the existing sewer lines in Plumer Street and/or Newport Boulevard provisions will be made to either relocate the sewers or provide for easements for other lines if necessary. (b) The developer will be required to participate in providing additional sewer capacity, if necessary. (c) Incorporate the water conservation measures under Section G. above. 3. Unavoidable Adverse Impacts The cumulative development of the area will result in an unavoidable significant impact on the sewage system. Construction of additional or longer sewage lines will be required thereby reducing the impacts to insignificance. I. Drainage 1. Environmental Impacts There is a potential for flooding of Site 3 and for flood water to enter the underground parking entrance off of Anaheim Avenue. The proposed development will generage runoff volumes approximately equal to those being generated by the existing land uses. No significant net increase in impervious area is anticipated. The present storm drain facilities in the area are inadequate to provide sufficient drainage during a major storm if the proposed development and existing and other proposals are undertaken, but can be corrected through implementation of the proposed storm drain upgrade on Anaheim Avenue. The area generally lies within an area which has historically experienced flooding. However, it is not within the Floor Hazard Area established by the National Flood Insurance Program. 2. Mitigation Measures (a) The flooding potential on-site can be minimized through proper site grading and structural design. (b) The City will continue to make available the funding sources to pay for needed drainage system improvements. -8- Attachment "A" Resolution No. 85-107 Paye 8 of 12 (c) The underground parking entrance off Anaheim Avenue should be designed to keep street runoff out. 3. Unavoidable Adverse Impacts The existing drainage problems could be improved by the proposed development and could ultimately be eliminated if government funding is available. However, no significant unavoidable impact is anticipated. J. Police Protection 1. Environmental Impacts The Police Department anticipates no problems with development of the project sites. Development of Site 3 will increase the intensity of the use of the Site which, in turn, may be expected to result in an increased demand for police protection services. This increase is not expected to have an adverse impact on police protection services. The subterranean parking structure proposed for Site 3 could provide an attractive environment for criminal activity, which would also increase police service. 2. Mitigation Measures The following mitigation measures will be implemented by the development: (a) The development will be well lighted and easy to identify numerically, and provide roof top identification. (b) Built-in alcoves and walkways and roof access will be avoided and minimized. 3. Unavoidable Adverse Impacts The inclusion of the above described on-site security measures in the development will result in no significant unavoidable impacts. K. Fire Protection 1. Environmental Impacts The proposed development of Site 3 will have an incremental impact on the level of fire service in Costa Mesa which will result in an increase in medical aid and other types of responses and will add to the fire inspection workload. Fire flows in the City has been established at a maximum of 5,500 gallons per minute which the Fire Department considers the limit of its capability and is therefore limited on Site 3. 2. Mitigation Measures The following mitigation measures will apply to the development of Site 3. (a) Maintain access for fire apparatus during construction. -9- Attachment "A" Resolution No. 85-107 Page 9of12 (b) Comply with local and national fire codes. (c) Superior types of building construction and full sprinkler systems will be required for all buildings. (d) The developer may be required to share the cost of providing fire fighting services to the development Site. L. Solid Waste 1. Environmental Impacts Site 3 is expected to generate 688 pounds of solid waste per day. Cumulatively, the area will generate 9,364 pounds, which is an increase of 7,188 pounds over the current generation rate. The Coyote Canyon Landfill is nearing capacity and a new landfill site has not yet been approved. 2. Mitigation Measures The following mitigation measures will be implemented: (a) Provide waste compactors in residential units. ,(b) Encourage voluntary refuse separation to allow recycling. 3. Unavoidable Adverse Impacts No significant unavoidable impacts are anticipated. M. Natural Resources 1. Environmental Impacts Development of Site 3 will continue to commit prime agricultural soil for residential development, and will commit building materials to the construction of the project. Energy resources will be committed for short-term construction activities and the long-term operation of the proposed uses. 2. Mitigation Measures The following mitigation measures will apply to the development project: (a) Recycle demolition waste, where feasible. (b) Implement energy consumption mitigation measures described in section F.2 above. 3. Unavoidable Adverse Impacts The above measures will partially mitigate the impacts of the proposed development. However, no significant unavoidable impacts are anticipated. -10- Attachment "A" Resolution No. 85-107 Paye 10 of 12 U. INFEASIBILITY OF PROJECT ALTERNATIVES A. No Project The No Project Alternative would result in Site 3 remaining in an as -is condition, and would obviously not accomplish the goals and objectives of the Redevelopment Plan. The adverse impacts set forth above in Section I would of course not exist under the no project alternative. However, the widespread benefits of the project to the City in implementing and accomplishing its policy of providing housing opportunities to all segments of the City's population would not be met. B. Alternatives 1, 2 and 3 Alternative 1 proposes the development of 50,000 square feet of retail uses for Site 3. Alternative 2 proposes 10,000 square feet of retail and 90,000 square feet of office uses. Alternative 3 proposes 20,000 square feet of retail uses and 100,000 square feet of office uses. These Alternatives would not accomplish the objectives of the proposed development of Site 3 which will provide approximately 160 units of multi -family housing in satisfaction of the City's housing goals. III. STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS The proposed development may have significant or certain adverse environmental impacts on the environment as discussed hereinabove. Thus, the benefits of the proposed development have been balanced against the unavoidable environmental effects identified in the Final EIR and set forth in Section I above, and the Agency and City make the following statement of overriding considerations: 1. The proposed development Site is located in the Costa Mesa Downtown Redevelopment Project and implements the adopted Redevelopment Plan for said Project. 2. The proposed development of the Site will make use of some areas within the Project area which were being improperly utilized which lead to its physical and economic deterioration. 3. The ripple effect of increased activity within the area will provide many benefits in the area of development. The proposed development will serve as a catalyst for additional private investment within the Project area to support increased residential development and provide additional sales activity for existing businesses. 4. The proposed development of the Site will implement the City of Costa Mesa's objective to investigate methods and policies to make adequate provisions for all social and economic segments of the community in meeting their housing needs. 5. The proposed development of the Site implements the City's policy to investigate all reasonable and fiscally prudent means to provide opportunities for all segments of the City's population to obtain a decent home in a suitable living environment within all areas of Costa Mesa. 6. The proposed development of the Site implements the City's policy to provide density bonuses and/or other incentives to developers of residential projects in excess of a specified size who agree to provide a specified percentage of the units at a cost affordable to low -and -or -moderate -income households. -11- Attachment "A" Resolution No. 85-107 Paye 11 of 12 7. The proposed development of the Site implements the City's goal to provide its citizens with a balanced community of residential, commercial, industrial, recreational and institutional uses to satisfy the needs of the social and economic segments of the population; to meet the competing demands for alternative developments within each land use classification; and, to ensure the long term viability and productivity of the community's natural and man-made environments. 8. The proposed development of the Site implements the City's objective to provide adequate, suitable sites for residential use and development and offer sufficient regulatory discretion to meet the housing need; of the community's existing and future population. to: 135/7-15 9. The proposed development of the Site implements the City's policies (a) Develop residential areas with density and housing types related to existing and proposed public facilities and services. (b) Permit higher density in residential areas in proximity to community facilities, such as public institutions, civic/cultural areas, commercial, shopping and service facilities, employment centers and public transportation. (c) Allocate portions of the City's community development block. grant funds for the acquisition and write-down of land costs to increase the supply of low -and -moderate -income housing opportunities. (d) Consider the potential impact on housing opportunities when reviewing rezoned petitions affecting residential properties. Attachment "A" Resolution No. 85-107 Page 12 of 12 -12-