HomeMy WebLinkAbout- - Authorization of Staff Time to Prepare a - 1/19/2010CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: JANUARY 19, 2010 ITEM NO:
- SUBJECT: AUTHORIZATION OF STAFF TIME TO PREPARE A ONE-YEAR DEVELOPMENT
IMPACT FEE DEFERRAL PROGRAM
DATE: JANUARY 7, 2010
FROM: DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT
- PRESENTATION BY: MEL LEE, SENIOR PLANNER
KIMBERLY BRANDT, ACTING DEVELOPMENT SVS. DIRECTOR
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: MEL LEE, 714-754-5611
mlee(a_ci.costa-mesa.ca.us
RECOMMENDATION:
The Planning Commission recommends that the City Council authorize and direct
staff to prepare a one-year development Impact Fee Deferral Program.
BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS:
Council Policy 300-6 requires Council authorization of work assignments which involve
more than 4 hours of staff time.
At the December 14, 2009 Planning Commission meeting, the Commission
considered a report prepared by staff, at the Commission's request, presenting
various alternatives for a possible development fee waiver and/or development
impact fee deferral program. The intent of an Impact Fee Deferral Program is to
encourage new development within the community during the economic downturn.
Of the alternatives presented in the report, the Commission recommended a one-
year program similar to ones adopted by other Orange County Cities in 2008 (see
Attachment 1).
This program involves deferral of development impact fees (i.e., traffic impact fees,
parkland impact fees, etc.), from payment at time of issuance of building permits
(before construction of the project begins) to either one of the following:
1. The end of the project construction (usually prior to issuance of a certificate of
occupancy for the building) or;
2. One year from the date of issuance of building permits, whichever occurs
sooner.
While impact fees will still be collected, the intent is to defer collection of the fee at the
time of issuance of building permits for the project.
Planning Commission also considered waiver of user fees (i.e. building permit fees,
plan check fees, inspection fees, etc.) for 'residential projects to stimulate new
'development. However, given the financial implications of the loss of revenue for fee
waivers, Commission: was not interested in developing a fee waiver program at this
time.
A copy of the reports and meeting minutes excerpts are attached to this memo for
reference.
In order for staff to properly research the impact fee deferral programs put in place by
other Orange County cities and prepare an ordinance for the City of Costa Mesa, it is
estimated that 40 to 60 hours of staff time would be required. In accordance with City
Council Policy 300-6, Council authorization is necessary for any work activity that will
require more than four hours of staff time.
ALTERNATIVES:
City Council may consider the following alternatives:
1. Authorize and direct staff to develop a one-year development impact fee deferral
program as recommended by the Planning Commission.
2. Do not authorize "and direct staff to prepare a one-year development impact fee
deferral program.
FISCAL REVIEW:
Staff estimates that between 40 to 60 hours would be needed to contact the other
Orange County cities that have similar impact fee deferral programs and to structure
an Impact Fee Deferral Program for Council consideration. At this time, staff is unable
to provide an estimate as to what impact an Impact Fee Deferral Program will have on
the City's fiscal budget. If the authorization is approved, staff will provide research
and determine what effect, if any, deferral of these fees would have on the City
budget.
LEGAL REVIEW:
No legal review is required on this item.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:
No environmental review is required on this item.
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CONCLUSION:
Planning Commission recommended the implementation of an Impact Fee Deferral
Program comparable to other Orange County Cities to encourage new development
within the community during the economic downturn.
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MEL LEE, AICP
Senior Planner
KIMBERLY BRANO, AICP
Acting Development Svs. Director
Attachments: 1. Table of O.C. Cities with Impact Fee Deferral Programs
2. Planning Commission Reports and Correspondence
3. Planning Commission Minute Excerpts of December 14, 2009
4. City Council Policy 300-6
Distribution: City Manager
Asst. City Manager
City Attorney
Public Services Director
City Clerk (2)
Staff (4)
File (2)
File: 0119101m actFeeDeferralAuth I Date: 010610 1 Time: 3:30 .m.
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ATTACHMENTI
Summary of Impact Fee Deferral Programs
Summary of
Jurisdiction
Development Impact
Program
Fee Deferral Programs
Deferral
Amount Per
Unit (Maximum)
in Other Orange
Approval Date
County Jurisdictions
Expiration Date
Extension
Date
Orange (City)
Permanent Deferral
$13,000.00
April 2008
None
N/A
Orange (County)
1 Year Deferral
$40,000.00
May 2008
May 2009
May 2010
Irvine
1 Year Deferral
$33,000.00
July 2008
July 2009
18 Months
Anaheim
2 Year Deferral
$10,000.00
July 2008
July 2010
N/A
Mission Viejo
Permanent Deferral
$20,000.00
July 2008
None
N/A
OC San. Dist.
1 Year Deferral
$5,000.00
July 2008
July 2009
July 2010
Santa Ana
1 Year Deferral
$15,852.00
August 2008
October 2009
Pending
Tustin
1 Year Deferral
Based on
Density
October 2008
N/A
Pending
Huntington Beach
1 Year Deferral
$30,000.00
December 2008
December 2009
Pending
Anaheim Union
High School Dist.
1 Year Deferral
I
Based on Sq. Ft.
and Unit Count
December 2008
N/A
Pending
N/A — Not Applicable
Source: BIA/OC Survey, November 2009
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December 14, 2009
James Righeimer, Chair
Planning Commission
City of Costa Mesa
77 Fair Drive
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
ATTACHMENT 2
RE: Deferral of collection timing for development impact fees.
Chairman Righeimer,
I am writing on behalf of the membership of the Building Industry Association Southern
California, Orange County Chapter (BLVOC) to request that the Planning Commission
support collection timing deferral of development impact fees until the issuance of the
certificate of occupancy for all residential construction.
As you know, the housing industry in Orange County is facing troubling times in this
distressed market. The sharp decline of the housing market has had sweeping effects on the
overall economy in Orange County. The financial strains that our members are enduring
have forced massive layoffs over the last year. According to the Construction Industry
Research Board (CIRB), business activity in Orange County related to residential
development was over $5 billion in 2006; in 2007 that number dropped to just under $4
billion, and in 2008 those figures have plunged to little over $400 million in by the end of
July 2009. Negative trends continue to spiral downward.
BIA has identified an opportunity to partner with local jurisdictions to offer some
economic stimulus to home builders during these challenging times; development
impact fee deferral. This program has been adopted by more than 75 jurisdictions
throughout California and continues to be a benefit to our struggling industry.
Fee collection at the front end of the construction process creates a tremendous financial
burden to the private sector that can easily be relieved. Deferral of development impact fees
will serve as a tremendous stimulus action that will send a clear message that the City of
Costa Mesa is committed to partnering with private industry to ensure economic recovery.
We respectfully urge Commissioners to amend the timing of collection of development
impact fees until the time at which certificates of occupancy are issued.
Our membership is committed working collectively with your city in order to get through this
unprecedented market shift. We remain a resource to all levels of government on the
important issues related to the prosperity of our local communities. Thank you for your
thoughtful consideration.
Respectfully,
Kristine E. Thalman.
Chief Executive Officer
Cc. Planning Commission
Khanh Nguyen, Chief Building Official
Mel Lee, Planning Department
6—
Orange County
Chapter
Building Industry Association
of Southern California
17744 Sky Park Circle
Suite 170
Irvine, California. 92614
949.553.9500
fax 949.553.9507
www.biaoc.com
www.modelliometour.org
Your industry's comprehensive
online guide to new homes
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City of Costa Mesa
Inter Office Memorandum
TO: PLANNING COMMISSION
FROM: MEL LEE, SENIOR PLANNER
DATE: DECEMBER 10, 2009
SUBJECT: SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
PERMIT AND DEVELOPMENT USER FEE WAIVER/IMPACT FEE
DEFERRAL PROGRAMS
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF DECEMBER 14, 2009
Attached is an updated Table A: Comparison of Development User Fees and Impact
Fees, reflecting the following changes:
• Costa Mesa's grading permit fee was revised to reflect the correct per unit
amount (the amount in the previous table was for the entire development);
• Irvine's building and grading permit fees were revised to reflect the correct per
unit amount;
• Drainage impact fees were added where appropriate.
Additionally, for clarification, this table makes a distinction between user fees (building
permits, grading permits, etc.) that can be waived and impact fees (traffic, parkland,
and drainage fees) that can be deferred.
Attachment: Revised Table A
cc: Acting Development Services Director
Deputy City Attorney
City Engineer
Fire Protection Analyst
Staff (4)
File (2)
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Table A
Comparison of Development User Fees and Impact Fees (Revised)
Fee
Costa Mesa Fountain
Huntington ..
Category
Planning
$1,760.00
$3,830.00
$4,415.00
$10,000
$5,000.00
Deposit;
Deposit;
$128.00/hr
$160.00/hr
Building Plan
$1,159.00
$1,042.00
$1,808.00
$104.00
$979.27
Check
(Per Unit)
(Per Unit)
(Per Unit)
Per Unit
(Per Unit)
User Fee
Building Permit
$1,783.35
$1,604.00
$2,288.00
$830.00
$1,360.10
User Fee
Per Unit
Per Unit
Per Unit
Per Unit
Per Unit
Grading Permit
100.0
$300.00
$176.12
$115.00
$740.00
User Fee
Per Unit
(Per Unit)
(Per Unit)
Per Unit
(Per Unit)
Traffic Impact Fee
Varies
$1,485.00
$1,956.00
Varies
Varies Based on
$0.00 to
(Per Unit)
(Per Unit)
Based on
Project Location
$181.00
Project
Per Average
Location
Daily Tri
$13,572.00
$7,421.49
$6,700.00
$7,350.00
$26,125.00
Parkland Impact
Per Single-
(Per Unit)
(Per Unit)
(Per Unit)
(Per Unit)
Fee
Family Unit
$13,829.00
Per Multi -
Family Unit
Draina_pe Impact
$1,257.00
Per Unit
305.00
Per Unit
N/A
N/A
$201.00
Per Unit
Fee
Source: BIA/OC Land Development Fee Survey 2009-2010
PLANNING COMMISSION
AGENDA REPORT Im. a
MEETING DATE: DECEMBER 14, 2009 ITEM NUMBER:
SUBJECT: PERMIT AND DEVELOPMENT USER FEE WAIVER/IMPACT FEE DEFERRAL
PROGRAMS
DATE: DECEMBER 3, 2009
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: MEL LEE, AICP, SENIOR PLANNER
(714) 754-5611 (mlee(d-ci.costa-mesa.camE)
DESCRIPTION
The objectives of this report are twofold:
1. Receive direction from the Planning Commission to request City Council authorization
of staff work activity on a User Fee Waiver/Impact Fee Deferral Program.
2. Obtain Commission feedback on which fee relief options (Options A through D) should
be further evaluated in the User Fee Waiver/Impact Fee Deferral Program.
RECOMMENDATION
Provide direction as noted above.
MEL LEE, AICP
Senior Planner
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Ow i k �: Y � La 6je!
KHANH NGUY
Acting Asst. Developmen Svs. Director
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Fee Waiver/Fee Deferral Programs
BACKGROUND
Commissioners McCarthy and Mensinger requested information regarding possible options
for fee waiver and fee deferral programs to be considered by City Council.
This report also provides different options for a proposed User Fee Waiver/Impact Fee,
Deferral Program, based on background information -on'. the City's current fees, fees from
surrounding cities, and any other user fee waiver/impact fee 'deferral programs from'
surrounding cities currently in place.
If Planning Commission selects an option for further evaluation, staff will request Council
authorization to initiate the subsequent work activity to develop a program for the selected
option. Pursuant to Council Policy 300-6, Council authorization is necessary for any work
activity that will require more than four hours of staff time.
ANALYSIS
Current City Fee Summary
The Building Industry Association of Southern California, Orange County Chapter (BIA/OC)
conducts an annual Land Development Fee Survey of Orange County Cities. The fees are
based on a hypothetical 50 -unit subdivision development. The typical 2009-2010
development fees for Costa Mesa and surrounding cities, based on this hypothetical
scenario, is summarized in the table on the following page. The complete fee survey results
for the below cities is attached to this report for reference.
Fee Waiver/Fee Deferral Programs
Table A
Comparison of Development User Fees and Impact Fees
Previous User Fee Waiver/Impact Fee Deferral Programs in Costa Mesa
If a developer requests a waiver of a user fee or the deferral of an impact fee, the request is
forwarded to City Council for approval. To date, a request for a fee waiver or deferral has
never been denied by the City Council. In addition to individual requests, the City also
initiated user fee waiver programs in relation to the Residential Remodeling Incentive
Programs (RRIP) in 2005, 2006, 2007, and 2008. The purpose of these programs was to
encourage reinvestment in residences within the community. The City also initiated the Build
Green Fee Waiver and Rebate Program in 2007 and 2008.
Current Fee Waiver/Deferral Programs in Other Cities
A summary of existing impact fee deferral programs in other cities, based on a survey
conducted by BIA/OC, is summarized in the table on the following page.
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Costa Mesa Fountain Valley
HuntingtonFee
..
Category
Planning
$1,760.00
$3,830.00
$4,415.00
$10,000
$5,000.00
Deposit;
Deposit;
$128.00/hr
$160.00/hr
Building Plan Check
$1,159.00
$1,042.00
$1,808.00
$62.50
$979.27
User Fee
Per Unit
Per Unit
Per Unit
Per Unit
Per Unit
Building Permit
$1,783.35
$1,604.00
$2,288.00
$830.00
$1,360.10
User Fee
Per Unit
Per Unit
Per Unit
Per Unit
Per Unit
Grading Permit
$3,372.05
$300.00
$176.12
$37.00
$740.00
User Fee
Per Unit
Per Unit
Per Unit
Per Unit
Per Unit
Traffic Impact Fee
Varies
$1,485.00
$1,956.00
Varies
Varies Based on
$0.00 to
(Per Unit)
(Per Unit)
Based on
Project Location
$181.00
Project
Per Average
Location
Daily Tri
$13,572.00
$7,421.49
$6,700.00
$7,350.00
$26,125.00
Parkland Impact
Per Single-
(Per Unit)
(Per Unit)
(Per Unit)
(Per Unit)
Fee
Family Unit
$13,829.00
Per Multi -
I Family Unit
Source: BIA/OC Land
DevelODment
Fee Survev 2009-2010
Previous User Fee Waiver/Impact Fee Deferral Programs in Costa Mesa
If a developer requests a waiver of a user fee or the deferral of an impact fee, the request is
forwarded to City Council for approval. To date, a request for a fee waiver or deferral has
never been denied by the City Council. In addition to individual requests, the City also
initiated user fee waiver programs in relation to the Residential Remodeling Incentive
Programs (RRIP) in 2005, 2006, 2007, and 2008. The purpose of these programs was to
encourage reinvestment in residences within the community. The City also initiated the Build
Green Fee Waiver and Rebate Program in 2007 and 2008.
Current Fee Waiver/Deferral Programs in Other Cities
A summary of existing impact fee deferral programs in other cities, based on a survey
conducted by BIA/OC, is summarized in the table on the following page.
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Fee Waiver/Fee Deferral Programs
Table B
Summary of Impact Fee Deferral Programs
of
DevelopmentSummary ..ct
Fee Deferral Programs
in Other Orange
Jurisdiction
Program
Deferral
Amount Per
Unit
Maximum
Approval Date
Expiration Date
Extension
Date
Orange Cit
Permanent Deferral
$13,000.00
Aril 2008
None
N/A
Orange Count
1 Year Deferral
$40,000.00
May 2008
May 2009
May 2010
Irvine
1 Year Deferral
$33,000.00
July 2008
July 2009
18 Months
Anaheim
2 Year Deferral
$10,000.00
July 2008
July 2010
N/A
Mission Viejo
Permanent Deferral
$20,000.00
July 2008
None
N/A
OC San. Dist.
1 Year Deferral
$5,000.00
July 2008
Jul 2009
July 2010
Santa Ana
1 Year Deferral
$15,852.00
August 2008
October 2009
Pending
Tustin
1 Year Deferral
Based on
Density
October 2008
N/A
Pending
Huntington Beach
1 Year Deferral
$30,000.00
December 2008
December 2009
Pending
Anaheim Union
High School Dist.
1 Year Deferral
Based on Sq. Ft.
and Unit Count
December 2008
N/A
Pending
N/A — Not Applicable
Source: BIA/OC Survey, November 2009
Options for a User Fee Waiver/Impact Deferral Program
Possible additional fee waiver/deferral programs for Costa Mesa may include the following:
• Option A: One Year Impact Fee Deferral Program.
Description: This program involves deferral of development impact fees (i.e., traffic
impact fees, parkland impact fees, etc.).
Cities with this program: See above table.
Fiscal implications to Costa Mesa: No immediate fiscal implications due to the
deferral of the impact fees to a later date in the development process, (i.e., project
completion) the City does not lose any interest on deferred impact fees.
• Option B: User Fee Waiver Program.
Description: This program could consist of a temporary waiver of planning application
processing fees, building plan check/inspection fees, etc.
Cities with this program: None.
Fiscal implications to Costa Mesa: Varies. Also, the City loses the interest earned
when the fees are waived. Additionally, waiver of planning application fees, permit
fees, plan check fees, inspection fees, etc. would range in the amount of $4,350.00 to
$4,500.00 per unit for a new two -unit residential condominium development.
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Fee Waiver/Fee Deferral Programs
Option C: Combination User Fee Waiver and Impact Fee Deferral Program
Description: This program could be a combination of fee -deferrals and fee waivers. In
addition, this program could also..be restricted to the Westside Revitalization area, new
condominium projects, &'-new residential condominium conversion projects in order to
promote redevelopment.
Cities with this program: None.
Fiscal implications to Costa Mesa: See Options A and B above.
• Option D: Performance Based Fee Structure.
Description: The program could include possible disincentives for allowing building
permits to expire. Currently, building permits expire within six months of issuance
unless a City inspection is completed. An inspection will extend the valid date of the
building permit for an additional six months. Expired permits may be renewed with
minimal financial cost.
Cities with this program: None known at this time, based on preliminary research. In
the Cities surveyed by staff, there were no existing "disincentive" programs that would
apply a financial penalty for allowing permits to expire.
Fiscal implications to Costa Mesa: Not known at this time.
CONCLUSION:
If Planning Commission selects an above option for further evaluation, staff will request
Council authorization to initiate the subsequent work activity to develop a program for the
selected option.
Attachments: 1. BIA/OC Land Development Fee Survey 2009-2010 for Costa Mesa
and Surrounding Cities
cc: Acting Development Services Director
Deputy City Attorney
City Engineer
Fire Protection Analyst
Staff (4)
File (2)
File: 121409FeeWaiverPro rams I Date: 120309 1 Time: 10:30 a.m.
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BIA/OC LAND DEVELOPMENT FEE SURVEY 2009-2010
City of Costa Mesa
P.O. Box 1200,77 Fair Drive
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
FEE CATEGORY
PER UNIT
RATE
PER UNIT RATE
PER
(If applicable)
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NOTES
ENVIRONMENTAL
Contact: endy Shih (7 4) 754-5136
Negative Declaration
$20.20
$1,010 or (if needed) total
consultant estimate plus 10%
EIR Processing (minor/major)
Total consultant estimate plus
10%
Initial Determination
0
Fiscal Impact Analysis Fee
0
Traffic Impact Analysis Fee
0
Local Coastal Plan
N/A
Environmental Assessment
Included in Neg. Dec. or EIR
Categorical Exemption
0
PLANNING
Contact: Wendy Shih 714)
754-5136
General Plan Amendment
$91.20
$1,000 for screening plus
$3,560 for GPA= $4,560
Zoning Map Amendment
See "Zone Change"
Development Code Agreement
N/A
Development Agreement
Time and materials with $5,000
minimum deposit
Specific Plan Amendment
$41.80
$2,090 if amendment required
Master Plan
$35.20
$1,760
Zone Chane
$38.20
$1,910
Tentative Tract Ma
$28.90
$1,445
Filing
Included in map fee
Revise Approved Map
$28.90
$1,445 if revision requires
Planning Commission review
Change Map
See "Revise Approved Map"
Conditional Use Permits/Variances
N/A
Major
N/A
Minor
N/A
Extension
N/A
Site Plan Review
Included in "Master Plan" review
Design Review
Included in "Master Plan" review
Preliminary Plan Review
N/A
Variance
N/A
Appeals
$13.80
$690
BUILDING -EDITION
Contact: Building Division
(714) 754-5273
Building —
Building Plan Review
$1,159.18
Permit Issuance Fee
$1,783.35
Building permit fees based on
the 1997 Uniform Administrative
Code UAC Table 3-A
Permit and Inspection Fee
Included with the building permit
Misc. Fees
N/A
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Valuation
$240,720.
$92.40 for
Building permit fees based on
00
dwelling
the 1997 Uniform Administrative
.$24.30 for
Code (UAC) Table 3-A
garage
Plan Check
See plan
review
Extension
N/A
Re -Roofing
N/A
Electrical -
Permit Issuance Fee
$181.20
Fees based on 1997 UAC Table
3-B
Permit Inspection Fee
Included with the electrical
permit
Residential Buildings
Included with the electrical
permit
Commercial Buildings
N/A
Plan Review Fee
Included with the building plan
review fee
Power Apparatus
Included with the electrical
permit
Services
N/A
Inspection Fee
Included with the electrical
permit
After Hours
N/A
Mechanical -
$70.45
Fees based on 1997 UAC Table
3-C ( based on number of
fixtures provided in the study
criteria
Inspection Fee
Included with the mechanical
permit
After Hours
Included with the mechanical
permit
Heating
Included with the mechanical
permit
Air Circulation
Included with the mechanical
permit
Air Distribution
Included with the mechanical
permit
Combustion Vent
Included with the mechanical
permit
Chimney
Included with the mechanical
permit
Compression Boiler
Included with the mechanical
permit
Evaporative Cooler
Included with the mechanical
permit
Absorption
Included with the mechanical
permit
Plumbing -
Inspection Fee
$166.60
Fees based on 1997 UAC Table
3-D( based on number of
fixtures provided in the study
criteria
Plumbing Fixtures
Included with the plumbing
permit
sy
Fire Sprinkler Installation
$100 plus $2 per head. Includes
2 inspections.
Gas Piping
Included with the plumbing
permit
Plan Review
Included with the plumbing
permit
Inspection Fee (after hours)
$102.46
Per Hour
Gradin -
Permit Fee
$3,372.05
Fee for the full 10 acres
Plan Check & Inspection Fee
$2,191.84
Geotechnical Review Fee
included
SMIP
$24.07
Attached to building permit fee
Energy
Included with the building permit
Issuance
N/A
Landscape
0
Planning - part of plan check
Model Home/ Repeat Tract Discount
N/A
Onsite Improvement
Included with the grading permit
WATER
Portable Water
Assessed by Mesa Consolidated
Water District (949) 631-1200 or
Irvine Ranch Water District (949)
453-5300
Reclaimed
Service Call Fee
Construction Water Meter
Water Supply Faculties Fee
Waterline Assessment Fee
Water Annexation Fee
Water (Hydrology) Studies
ENGINEERING & SUBDIVISION
Contact: Gary Wong (714) 754-5671
Final Tract Map Check
(Avg. 10
hrs X
$90/hr
=$900)
$900
divide by
50 units
_ $18/unit
Basic rate $90/hour
Storm Drain
($6,283/ac
re X 10
acres
$62,830)
Divide by
50 units =
$1257/unit
Based on "low density
residential "
Street Improvement
$280,000
divide by
50 units =
$5600/unit
Based on $280k for Site
Improvement from "Study
Criteria"
Grading
See Building -Grading above
Offsite Plan Check
(Avg. 10
hrs X
$90/h r
=$900
Basic rate $90/hr
/-Ir
$900
divide by
50 units
_ $18/unit
Public Works Plan Check
See "Offsite Plan Check" above
Lot line Adjustment $800
Per Planning fee schedule
Building Addressing 0
Assignment by Planning
CAPITAL FACILITIES & CONNECTIONS
Sewer
Assessed by Sanitary District
(949) 645-8400
Maintenance & Inspection Fee
Line Assessment
Studies
Sanitation District Annex.
Other Traffic Impact/ Road fees
$74,224
By Transportation Services
Park Facilities In — Lieu
$13,572
Landscape Inspection Fee
0
Part of plan check
SCHOOL FACILITIES
School District(s):
$4,600
$1.84 per square foot for
Newport Mesa Unified School
District
$6,575
$2.63 per square foot for Santa
Ana Unified School District
SIGN FEES
Sign Permit Fee
N/A
Abandonment of Signs
N/A
Temporary Banner Permit
N/A
OTHER FEES
In -lieu Affordable Housing Fee
N/A
Transportation Corridor
$3,417
Assessed by San Joaquin Hills
Transportation Corridor Agency
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BIA/OC LAND DEVELOPMENT FEE SURVEY 2009-2010
City of Fountain Valley
10200 Slater Avenue, C-8030
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
FEE CATEGORY
PER UNIT RATE PER UNIT RATE
MULTIFAMILY
If applicable)
NOTES
ENVIRONMENTAL
Negative Declaration
$3,425.00
EIR Processing minor/major
Cost + 15%
Initial Determination
$1,455.00
Fiscal Impact Analysis Fee
Public Works
Traffic Impact Analysis Fee
Public Works
Local Coastal Plan
N/A
Environmental Assessment
N/A
Categorical Exemption
$495.00
PLANNING
General Plan Amendment
$9265.00
Zoning Map Amendment
N/A
See Zone Change
Development Code Agreement
N/A
See Development
A reement
Development Agreement
$7,460.00
Specific Plan Amendment
$5,495.00
Master Plan
$3,830.00
Precise Plan
Zone Chane
$4,795.00
Tentative Tract Ma
$4,580.00
Filing
N/A
Revise Approved Ma
N/A
Change Ma
N/A
Conditional Use Permits/Variances
$3,455.00
New CUP
Major
$2,415.00
CUP Modification
Minor
$330.00
CUP Transfer
Extension
$850.00
Site Plan Review
$3,830.00
Precise Plan
Design Review
$1,645.00
Development Review
Preliminary Plan Review
N/A
Variance
$2,960
(major), $770
minor
Appeals
$2,280.00
BUILDING -EDITION 2007 CBC
Building —
Building Plan Review
1042.60
Permit Issuance Fee
15.00
Permit and Inspection Fee
1604.00
Misc. Fees
7.00
Valuation
166,850
Plan Check OTHER DEAPRTMENTS
235.10
Extension
No fee
Re -Roofing
17
Electrical
Permit Issuance Fee
15.00
Permit Inspection Fee
105.80
Residential Buildings
Commercial Buildings
Plan Review Fee
65% of
permit fee
Power Apparatus
13.80-41.41
Services
31.65-138.50
Inspection Fee
After Hours
321.39-
357.07
Mechanical
Inspection Fee
72.65
After Hours
321.39-
357.07
Heating
27.10
Air Circulation
27.10
Air Distribution
27.10
Combustion Vent
27.10
Chimney
Included in
building fee
Compression Boiler
54.20
Evaporative Cooler
54.20
Absorption
54.20
Plumbing
Inspection Fee
273.00
Plumbing Fixtures '
21.00
Fire Sprinkler Installation
n/a
Gas Piping
21.00
Plan Review
65% of
ermitfee
Inspection Fee (after hours)
321.39-
357.07
Gradin
Permit Fee
$300.00
160.00
Plan Check & Inspection Fee
$285.00
Plan check is hourly,
inspection is $80 per hour
Geotechnical Review Fee
$750.00
1050.00
SMIP
$16.69
Energy
Issuance
15.00
Landscape
15.00
Model Home/ Repeat Tract Discount
Onsite Improvement
O. C. SANITATION DISTRICT
$5,949.00
PER UNIT
WATER
Portable Water
$1.71
Per Unit
Reclaimed
$.086 - $1.36
Per Unit
Service Call Fee
$75
Per Visit
$150 for after hours
Construction Water Meter
$185
Plus $500 water usage deposit
Water Supply Faculties Fee
$137.47/DU
Per %" meter
Waterline Assessment Fee
$4.65
Per frontage foot
U
Water Annexation Fee
$697.27
Gross Acre
Water (Hydrology) Studies
ENGINEERING & SUBDIVISION
Final Tract Map Check
$16
$1,155 + reproduction
Storm Drain
$305
Flat fee
Street Improvement
$255
$255 for 1St 50 L. F.
Gradin
Offsite Plan Check
Deposit
Deposit determined by staff
Public Works Plan Check
Lot line Adjustment
$685
$685 — per lot line adjustment
CAPITAL FACILITIES & CONNECTIONS
Sewer
$931/DU
Depends on size
Maintenance & Inspection Fee
Line Assessment
Studies
Sanitation District Annex.
Other Traffic Impact/ Road fees
$1,485
Each traffic stud
Park Facilities In — Lieu
$7,421.49
Per residential unit
Landscape Inspection Fee
$380 min
$230 + $150 per sheet
SCHOOL FACILITIES
School District(s):
Garden Grove Unified School District
$7425.00 RES. $2.97 SF
Huntington Beach Union H.S.
$7425.00 RES. $2.97 SF
SIGN FEES
Sign Permit Fee
BASED ON
VALUATION
Abandonment of Signs
TemporaryBanner Permit
OTHER FEES
Development Mitigation Impact Fee
$5,339
3% of building valuation
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BIA/OC LAND DEVELOPMENT FEE SURVEY 2009-2010
City of Huntington Beach
2000 Main Street
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
FEE CATEGORY
PER UNIT RATE PER UNIT RATE
MULTIFAMILY
If applicable)
NOTES
ENVIRONMENTAL
Negative Declaration
$51.48
$2,574
EIR Processing (minor/major)
$1,598.80+
costs
$79,940 + consultant costs
Initial Determination
n/a
Fiscal Impact Analysis Fee
n/a
Traffic Impact Analysis Fee
Local Coastal Plan
$52.83
$5,283 CDP -50% w CUP
Environmental Assessment
$170.88
$8,544
Categorical Exemption
$4.16
$208
PLANNING
General Plan Amendment
$745.26
$37,263 major
Zoning Map Amendment
$303.26
$15,163 Major
Development Code Agreement
n/a
Development Agreement
$609.64
$30,482 + costs
Specific Plan Amendment
$78.20
$3,910 EPA
Master Plan
n/a
Zone Chane
ZMA/GPA)
Tentative Tract Ma
$452.66
$21,133 +$30/lot
Filing
Revise Approved Ma
Change Ma
Conditional Use Permits/Variances
Major
$159.84
$7,992
Minor
Extension
$7.70
$385
Site Plan Review i
$88.30
$4,415
Design Review
$18.10
$905
Preliminary Plan Review
$50.76
$2,538 half applied to a
Variance
$34.53
$3,453 50% with CUP
Appeals
$54.08
$2,704
General Plan Maintenance Fee -- new
$185
$1.85 per $1,000 valuation
BUILDING -EDITION
Building —
Building Plan Review
$1,808
Production unit 26 % _ $470
Permit Issuance Fee
$31.20
Permit and Inspection Fee
$2,288
50 units = $114,436
Misc. Fees
Valuation
$257,163
Plan Check
$1,596
Extension
$104
Re -Roofing
n/a
Electrical
Permit Issuance Fee
$31.20
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Permit Inspection Fee
Residential Buildings
$140.92
Per study criteria
Commercial Buildings
$140.92
Per study criteria
Plan Review Fee
$105.69
Power Apparatus
-
n/a
Services
-
n/a
Inspection Fee
$0.12/SF
Included in above
After Hours
$125/hr
Mechanical
Inspection Fee
$214.24
Per study criteria
After Hours
$125/hr
Heating
$62.40
Air Circulation
$32.24
Air Distribution
$32.24
Combustion Vent
$32.24
Chimney
$32.24
Compression Boiler
$67.60
Evaporative Cooler
$32.24
Absorption
-
Plumbin
Inspection Fee
$214.24
Per study criteria
Plumbing Fixtures
$29.12/each
Fire Sprinkler Installation
-
Gas Piping
$26.00
Plan Review
$265.57
Inspection Fee after hours
$125.00
Gradin
Permit Fee
$176.12
Plan Check & Inspection Fee
$97.17
Geotechnical Review Fee
n/a
SMIP
$25.72
Energy
$11.00
Building Standards Fee
Issuance
Landscape
$495.00
Model Home/ Repeat Tract Discount
$470.00
Production unit 26 % _ $470
Onsite Improvement
WATER
Portable Water
-
Reclaimed
-
Service Call Fee
-
Construction Water Meter
Water Supply Faculties Fee
$5,059.00
Waterline Assessment Fee
-
Water Annexation Fee
-
Water (Hydrology) Studies
$85.38
ENGINEERING.& SUBDIVISION
Final Tract Map Check
$41.66
Storm Drain
Incl. in PW plan ck fee
Street Improvement
Incl. in PW plan ck fee
Grading
Incl. in PW plan ck fee
Offsite Plan Check
Incl. in PW plan ck fee
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Public Works Plan Check
$325.16
Lot line Adjustment
Building Addressing
CAPITAL FACILITIES & CONNECTIONS
Sewer
$1,973.00
Maintenance & Inspection Fee
-
Line Assessment
-
Studies
$92.58
Assume $40/hr plan ck Fee
Sanitation District Annex.
-
Other Traffic Impact/ Road fees
$1,956/DU
12 trips/DU @ $163/tri
Park Facilities In — Lieu
$6,700
$335,000 + appraisal cost
Landscape Inspection Fee
$235.00
SCHOOL FACILITIES
School District(s):
Huntington Beach Union H.S. District
SIGN FEES
Sign Permit Fee
N/A
Abandonment of Signs
N/A
Temporary Banner Permit
$1.56
$78
OTHER FEES
Library Fee
Downtown Specific Plan
$166.20
$831/acre
Final Tract -Planning
$31.40
$1,570
Landscape Plan Check
-
Included above
Addressing
$20.08
$1,004/project
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BIA/OC LAND DEVELOPMENT FEE SURVEY 2009-2010
City of Irvine
P.O. Box 19575, One Civic Center Plaza
Irvine, CA 92623
FEE CATEGORY
PER UNIT RATE
PER UNIT RATE
MULTIFAMILY
If applicable)
NOTES
ENVIRONMENTAL
Negative Declaration
Varies
$30,000 deposit for EIR,
separate contract if EIR is
required. Negative
declaration and categorical
exemption included in case
below.
EIR Processing minor/major
N/A
Initial Determination
N/A
Fiscal Impact Analysis Fee
N/A
Traffic Impact Analysis Fee
N/A
Local Coastal Plan
N/A
Environmental Assessment
N/A
Categorical Exemption
N/A
PLANNING
Contact: Steve Weiss
General Plan Amendment
$12,000 deposit; $128.00/hr
Zoning Ma Amendment
N/A
Development Code Agreement
N/A
Development Agreement
$10,000 deposit; $128.00/hr
Specific Plan Amendment
N/A
Master Plan
$10,000 deposit; $128.00/hr
Zone Chane
$12,000 deposit; $128.00/hr
Tentative Tract Ma
Filing
$4,000 deposit; $128.00/hr
Revise Approved Ma
N/A
Change Ma
N/A
Conditional Use Permits/Variances
Major
$12,000 deposit; $128.00/hr
Minor
$1,500 deposit; $128.00/hr
Extension
$1,500 deposit; $128.00/hr
Site Plan Review
N/A
Design Review
N/A
Preliminary Plan Review
N/A
Variance
$1,500 deposit; $128.00/hr
Appeals
$245 deposit; $128.00/hr
BUILDING -EDITION
2007 CBC
Contact: Eric Tolles
Building —
Building Plan Review
$62.50
Standard production rate.
Model plan check $1044 ea.
Permit Issuance Fee
$37.00
Flat fee
Permit and Inspection Fee
$830.75
Includes all electrical,
mechanical and plumbing
fees
Misc. Fees
$50.00
Slurry seal for road wear &
tear
Valuation
$166,850
Based on study criteria
Plan Check
Extension
Re -Roofing
$129.00
Residential
Electrical
$0
Included in permit fees
Permit Issuance Fee
Permit Inspection Fee
Residential Buildings
Commercial Buildings
Plan Review Fee
Power Apparatus
Services
Inspection Fee
After Hours
Mechanical
$0
Included in permit fees
Inspection Fee
After Hours
Heating
Air Circulation
Air Distribution
Combustion Vent
Chimney
Compression Boiler
Evaporative Cooler
Absorption
Plumbing
$0
Included in permit fees
Inspection Fee
,Plumbing Fixtures
Fire Sprinkler Installation
Gas Piping
Plan Review
Inspection Fee after hours
$120.00
Per hour
Gradin
Permit Fee
$37.00
Issuance fee
Plan Check & Inspection Fee
$115 plan
check, $260
ins ection
Plan check: $575.00/ac.
Inspection: $1300.00/ac.
Includes WQMP review.
Geotechnical Review Fee
N/A
SMIP
$23.60
Based on valuation of
$166.850
Energy
$68.25
Plan check, inspection
$111.00
Issuance
$37.00
Flat fee
Landscape
Based on
acreage of
landscape
area
$1247.00/ac
Model Home/ Repeat Tract Discount
Yes
See plan check above
Onsite Improvement
N/A
WATER
Contact IRWD
Portable Water
IRWD
Contact IRWD
Reclaimed,
IRWD
Contact IRWD
of
Service Call Fee
IRWD
Contact IRWD
Construction Water Meter
IRWD
Contact IRWD
Water Supply Faculties Fee
IRWD
Contact IRWD
Waterline Assessment Fee
IRWD
Contact IRWD
Water Annexation Fee
IRWD
Contact IRWD
Water (Hydrology) Studies
$36.40
$182.00/ac
ENGINEERING & SUBDIVISION
Contact: Mark Carroll
Final Tract Map Check
$278.60
41 to 100 Lot/Parcel:
$ 12,900.00 + $103 per lot
over 40 lots
Storm Drain
$24.00
Based on 600 LF or 24"
drain
Street Improvement
Plan check: $1345.00/ac.,
Inspection: $2441.00/ac.
Grading
See under Gradin
Offsite Plan Check
See street improvement
Public Works Plan Check
Lot line Adjustment
$3508.00 per submittal
Building Addressing
Part of tentative map
process
CAPITAL FACILITIES & CONNECTIONS
Sewer
IRWD
Contact IRWD
Maintenance & Inspection Fee
IRWD
Contact IRWD
Line Assessment
IRWD
Contact IRWD
Studies
IRWD
Contact IRWD
Sanitation District Annex.
Contact IRWD
Other Traffic Impact/ Road fees
Transportation Corridor
Agency Fee and other traffic
impact fee depended on
location of the project.
Park Facilities (In — Lieu)
$7350.00
Only applies if In -Lieu option
chosen
Landscape Inspection Fee
Based on
acreage of
landscape
area
$1810.00/ac. up to 10 ac.
SCHOOL FACILITIES
$13,300
2500 livable square feet
5.32 per square foot.
School District(s):
Irvine, Tustin, Santa Ana,
Saddleback
SIGN FEES
Sign Permit Fee
$123.00/si n
Abandonment of Signs
Temporary Banner Permit
$18.00/application + $26.00
Inspection fee
OTHER FEES
Systems Development
$1668.50
Based on 1 % of valuation of
$166,850
Orange County Fire Authority
Contact OCFA
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BIA/OC LAND DEVELOPMENT FEE SURVEY 2009-2010
City of Newport Beach
3300 Newport Blvd.
Newport Beach, CA 92658
FEE CATEGORY
PER UNIT RATE PER UNIT RATE
MULTIFAMILY
If applicable)
NOTES
ENVIRONMENTAL
Negative Declaration
$160/hour
$750 deposit)
EIR Processing minor/major
$160/hour
$750 deposit)
Initial Determination
$160/hour
$750 deposit)
Fiscal Impact Analysis Fee
$160/hour
$750 deposit)
Traffic Impact Analysis Fee
$160/hour
$750 deposit)
Local Coastal Plan
$160/hour
$750 deposit)
Environmental Assessment
$160/hour
$750 deposit)
Categorical Exemption
$160/hour
$750 deposit)
PLANNING
General Plan Amendment
$160/hour
$5,000 deposit)
Zoning Map Amendment
$160/hour
$2,200 deposit)
Development Code Agreement
$160/hour
$1,500 deposit)
Development Agreement
$160/hour
$5,000 deposit)
Specific Plan Amendment
$160/hour
$2,200 deposit)
Master Plan
$160/hour
$5,000 deposit)
Zone Chane
$160/hour
$2,200 deposit)
Tentative Tract Ma
$160/hour
$2,200 deposit)
Filing
$160/hour
$2,200 deposit)
Revise Approved Ma
$160/hour
$2,200 deposit)
Change Ma
$160/hour
$2,200 deposit)
Conditional Use Permits/Variances
Major
$160/hour
$2,200 deposit)
Minor
$1,920.00
Extension
$830.00
Site Plan Review
$160/hour
$2,200 deposit)
Design Review
$160/hour
$1,500 deposit)
Preliminary Plan Review
n/a
Variance
$160/hour
$2,200 deposit)
Appeals
$2,800 or $3,070
BUILDING -EDITION
2007
Building —
Building Plan Review
$979.27
Permit Issuance Fee
------------
Permit and Inspection Fee
$1360.10
Misc. Fees
------------
Valuation
$166,850
Plan Check
Extension
$50.00
Re -Roofing
$206.20 Based on
$10,000
valuation
Electrical
See breakdown below
0�
Permit Issuance Fee
$32.10
Permit Inspection Fee
$95.21
Residential Buildings
N/A
Commercial Buildings,
N/A
Plan Review Fee
$23.80
Power Apparatus
$32.10
Services
$36.70
Inspection Fee
$95.21
After Hours
$220.00
Mechanical
See breakdown below
Inspection Fee
$68.00
After Hours
$220.00
Heating
$17.90
Air Circulation
$12.50
Air Distribution
$12.50
Combustion Vent
$17.90
Chimney
Compression Boiler
$17.90
Evaporative Cooler
$17.90
Absorption
$17.90
Plumbing
See.breakdown below
Inspection Fee
$136.01
Plumbing Fixtures
$12.50
Per fixture
Fire Sprinkler Installation
$189.64
Based on
$5,000
valuation
Gas Piping
$6.30
Plan Review
$34.00
Inspection Fee after hours
$220.00
Grading
See breakdown below
Permit Fee
$740.00
Based on no
c.y. cut or fill
Plan Check & Inspection Fee
$532.80
Geotechnical Review Fee
$2,000
minimum
SMIP
$16.69
Ener
$100.11
Issuance
$32.10
Landscape
N/A
Model Home/ Repeat Tract Discount 25%
$244.82
Onsite Improvement
N/A
WATER
Portable Water
N/A
Reclaimed
N/A
Service Call Fee
N/A
Construction Water Meter
$370/DU
Water Meter & Connection
Water Supply Faculties Fee
N/A
Waterline Assessment Fee
N/A
Water Annexation Fee
N/A
Water (Hydrology) Studies
N/A
ENGINEERING & SUBDIVISION
Final Tract Map Check
$3,270.00
o�7
Storm Drain
6.5% up to $100K, $8,680 +
5% from $100K to $400K,
$28,710 + 4% over $400K,
$350 min fee
Street Improvement
6.5% up to $100K, $8,680 +
5% from $100K to $400K,
$28,710 + 4% over $400K,
$350 min fee
Grading
Approx $3000
Offsite Plan Check
N/A
Public Works Plan Check
$120/hr
Lot line Adjustment
$1,019.70
Building Addressing
N/A
CAPITAL FACILITIES & CONNECTIONS
Sewer
$180/DU
Connection Fee
Maintenance & Inspection Fee
Line Assessment
Studies
Sanitation District Annex.
Other Traffic Impact/ Road fees
S
Park Facilities In — Lieu)
6
Landscape Inspection Fee
Drainage
SCHOOL FACILITIES
School District(s):
Newport Mesa Unified School District
$4600.00
SIGN FEES
Sign Permit Fee
N/A
Abandonment of Signs
N/A
Temporary Banner Permit
$38.50
OTHER FEES
Fair Share
$1990/DU $1555
Traffic Fair Share Fee
City of Costa Mesa
Inter Office Memorandum
To: Planning Commission
From: Hilda Veturis, Management Analyst 4AI,
Date: November 24, 2009
Subject: Parkland, Traffic and Drainage Impact Fees
This report is in response to the Planning Commission's request for information regarding various
city fees including: parkland, traffic and drainage impact fees.
Parkland Impact Fees
This report will initially address parkland impact fees. Pursuant to Title 13 - Costa Mesa Zoning
Code, Chapter XI, Subdivisions, Article 5 — Park and Recreation Dedications, parkland funds
are collected for the purpose of providing recreational and leisure activities and services within
a designated open space area in conjunction with residential subdivisions. Section 13-251 of
that Article, specifically states, "Every residential subdivider who creates a subdivision shall be
required to dedicate a portion of the land, pay a fee in lieu thereof, or do a combination of both,
as established in this article for the purpose of providing park land and recreational facilities to
serve future residents of the subdivision."
Parkland impact fee are based on (1) current average park land acquisition costs of residential
land for neighborhood and community parks; and, (2) the 2000 Census population density
standards. Parkland fees only apply to new residential subdivisions. Parkland impact fees are
not applicable to home remodeling, new home construction on an existing lot, or construction of
apartments (excluding Sakioka Lot #1 pursuant to a development agreement), unless a
subdivision map is needed. The table below describes residential projects required to pay
parkland impact fees.
SUBJECT to Parkland Impact Fees
• New common -interest condominium
subdivisions
• New single-family "detached"
subdivisions
• New townhouse "attached"
subdivisions
• New LiveMork Units
• New condominiums in mixed-use
developments
NOT SUBECT to Park Impact Fees
• New apartments
• Conversion of apartments to
condominiums (unless new additional
units are added)
• Granny units and accessory
apartments
• Single-family home remodels or
additions
Parkland, Traffic, Drainage Impact Fees
November 24, 09
Parkland impact fees are $13,572 per single-family residence and $13,829 per multi -family
residence. The funds are spent in the areas related to where they were originally collected for
direct benefit. The funds must be spent within five years of receipt. The following reflects
where the funds have been spent over the past few years.
Project
Description
Status
Amount Spent
Fairview Park
2525 Placentia
Avenue
1. Area "D"
Fairview Park Master Plan -(west
1. Construction Completed
$266,000
side of park) D.G. Trails, gathering
area, delineation fence, stairway
access on bluff.
2. Wetlands
Master Plan -(north side) Wetlands
2. Under Construction
$247,000
and riparian areas restoration of
lakes, cascades, decks and
landscaping.
Tewinkle Park
970 Arlington
3. Lake System
New water filtration system of
3. Construction Completed
$254,000
renovation and
existing lakes with the renovation
landscaping
of lakes, cascades, decks and
landscaping.
4. Sport complex
New facility - baseball and softball
4. Construction Completed
$154,000
fields.
5. Angels Playground
New facility - 100% accessible
5. Construction Completed
$130,000
playground and picnic areas.
6. Skate Park
New facility - state of the art Skate _
6. Construction Completed
$471,000
Park for all ages.
7. Bark Park Lighting
New lighting of existing Bark Park
7. Construction Completed
$153,000
— light posts installation
throughout park.
Brentwood Park
1) Land purchase
Planning/Design/Engineering
1) $3,571,000
265 E. Brentwood
2) Demolish structures,
Master Plan, and Gradin
2) $178,000
Joann Bike Trail
Landscaping and Beautification
Planning/Design/Engineering
$24,000
Athletic Field
Install sports lighting
Construction Completed
$658,000
Li htin
As of October 31, 2009 the amount available for future appropriations from the Park
Development Fee Fund is $0. With the consideration of repayment to the General Fund for the
purchase of parkland to expand Brentwood Park, the fund has no money available for future
Park Developments at this time.
Traffic Impact Fees
Pursuant to Title 13 - Costa Mesa Zoning Code, Chapter XII, Special Fee Assessments, Article
3 — Transportation System Management, traffic fees are collected for the purpose of providing
transportation/circulation improvements within the City of Costa Mesa which are related directly
to the incremental traffic/vehicle burden imposed upon the City's transportation/circulation
system by the development of new commercial, industrial and residential uses as permitted by
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Parkland, Traffic, Drainage Impact Fees
November 24, 09
the 2002 General Plan. As there is a need to improve and enhance the City's transportation
network due to added traffic, there is a direct reasonable nexus between the amount of traffic
impact fees charged and the impact the developer imposes on the system. As such, the new
development projects paying the fee will receive a direct benefit from the
transportation/circulation facilities funded by the fee.
As approved by the City Council, the amount of traffic impact fee is $181.00 per each new
average daily vehicle trip end generated by all new commercial, industrial and residential
developments. Traffic impact fees can only be used for those transportation/circulation
improvements and services identified in the updated 2009 Traffic Impact Fee Study and
as shown in the City's General Plan. It is the responsibility of the Director of Public Services
to annually review the fee amount to determine that it does not exceed the cost of
transportation/circulation improvements to accommodate the traffic/vehicles generated by new
commercial, industrial and residential development that pay the fee.
The traffic impact fee for all new residential, commercial and industrial developments are
assessed on an incremental basis as follows:
Traffic Impact Fee Schedule
Average Daily Trip Ends (ADT)
Traffic Impact Fee
0 to 25 ADT
$ 0/ADT
26 to 50 ADT for incremental trips exceeding 25 ADT
$ 50/ADT
51 to 75 ADT for incremental trips exceeding 50 ADT
$ 75/ADT
76 to 100 ADT for incremental trips exceeding 75 ADT
$100/ADT
> 100 ADT for incremental trips exceeding 100 ADT
$181/ADT
The above incremental assessment is also available for expansion or modification of existing
residential, commercial and industrial developments. The applicable increment traffic impact
fee is assessed on the increased number of average daily trips generated by the proposed
project. Any project which generates 100 ADTs or more, and which expands or modifies the
existing development, shall not receive a reduction in traffic impact fees or an incremental
incentive.
The following reflects where the funds have been spent over the past few years.
Project
Description
Status
Amount
Spent
1. 1-405 NB Bristol Braid
Joint City/Orange County
Construction Completed
$5,249,708
Transportation Authority (OCTA)
project at 1-405/SR-55. This projects
is for construction of braid structure
between 1-405 Bristol Street Offramp
and SR -55 SB/1-405 NB Connector
Ram
2.1-405 Anton Boulevard
Part of City/OCTA project for new
Construction Completed
$1,690,784
Onramp
onramp to NB 1-405 from Anton
Boulevard
3. Avenue of the Arts
Part of City/OCTA project for new off-
Construction Completed
$325,854
Offramp
ramp from NB 1-405 to Avenue of the
Arts
3/
Parkland, Traffic, Drainage Impact Fees
November 24, 09
4. Orange Avenue/17
Street
Construction of right -turn lanes, bus
turnouts, medians and landscape
im rovements
Construction Completed
$316,713
5. Santa Ana Avenue/17
Construction of right -turn lanes, bus
Construction Completed
$310,665
Street
turnouts, medians and landscape
1) Low Density
improve rn nts
$ 6,283
2) Medium Density
6. Harbor Boulevard/1-405
Construction of tieback wall, new NB
Construction Completed
$2,018,282
Improvements
onramp lane between the wall and
$10,052
Commercial/Industrial:
columns, widening of Harbor
$11,309
Boulevard
At present, the following improvements are under design and will require use of the traffic
impact fee funding for construction:
• Harbor Boulevard — Adams Avenue: Widening of intersection to provide third eastbound
left -turn lane and a second southbound right -turn lane. Estimated construction and right-of-
way cost is $4.5 million. (Garfield Avenue/Gisler Avenue Santa Ana River Crossing (SARX)
mitigation as well as General Plan project)
• Harbor Boulevard — Wilson Street: Widening of intersection to provide a westbound right -
turn lane. Estimated construction cost is $400,000 (General Plan project)
• Bear Street — Baker Street: Widening of intersection to provide a third westbound through
lane. Estimated construction cost is $300,000 (General Plan project)
• East 17th Street — Irvine Avenue and Tustin Avenue: Widening of intersections to provide
right -turn lanes, bus turnouts, medians and landscaping. Estimated construction cost is
$1,200,000 (General Plan project)
The City will use available traffic impact fees as a match to secure grant funds for the above
projects.
As of October 31, 2009 the amount available for future appropriations from the Traffic Impact
Fees Fund is $3,158,169.
Drainage Impact Fees
The drainage impact fee is imposed pursuant to Titlel5, Chapter III of the City's Municipal Code
on any new development or redevelopment project in the City. The fees are intended for the
construction or upgrade of drainage facilities in conformance with the City's Master Drainage
Plan. Drainage Impact Fees for the system upgrades are levied only on new developments or
parcels that redevelop or substantially remodel. The fees are based on the various different
land uses shown in the following schedule:
Over the past several years the following projects have been completed using Drainage Impact
Fees:
3Z
Drainage Fee Schedule
Land Use
Fee per Acre
Residential:
1) Low Density
1)
$ 6,283
2) Medium Density
2)
$ 7,539
3 High Density
3)
$10,052
Commercial/Industrial:
$11,309
Over the past several years the following projects have been completed using Drainage Impact
Fees:
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Parkland, Traffic, Drainage Impact Fees
November 24, 09
NO.
PROJECTS
COST
1
AVIEMORE STORM DRAIN LINING From Aviemore to Talbert Nature Preserve
$30,000
2
JAVA STORM DRAIN LINING from Java to Mesa Verde golf course
$24,000
3
JAMAICA STORM DRAIN LINING from Jamaica to golf course
$22,000
4
17TH AND PLACENTIA STORM DRAIN LINING from Placentia to Pomona
$90,000
5
FAIR DRIVE STORM DRAIN from Vanguard to Fairview
$500,000
*6
WALNUT PLACE STORM DRAIN from Walnut Place to Irvine Avenue
$600,000
SUBTOTAL:
$1,266,000
(*This project is also listed as No. 1 on the 20 -year CIP Priority List shown on Attachment 1.)
The City Council in August 2006 approved a 20 -year priority list for storm drain improvements
throughout the city. It is important to note that when funding becomes available, the drainage
fee funds must be used towards the projects listed on the Drainage Project Priority List shown
on Attachment 1. As of FY 2009-2010, priority No. 1 (the Walnut Place Storm Drain Project)
has been completed.
As of October 31, 2009 the amount available for future appropriations from the Drainage Fees
Fund is $398,740.
Attachment 1: 20 -Year CIP Priority List
cc: Public Services Director
City Engineer
Senior Engineer
Transportation Svs. Manager
Parks Project Manager
Ataff
File: 112409PCMemoFees I Date: 112409 1 Time: 1:30 .m.
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20 -year CIP Priority List
ATTACHMENT 1
Apr -06
Priority
Name
From
to
CBI
*D above TC
Cost
1
Walnut Street SD System
Walnut (@ Knuckle)
Irvine &Costa Mesa
0.75
0 to 0.25'
$334,421
2
Mesa Verde SDS stem
Ceylon Drive
Card Lane
0.586
0.26' to 0.5'
$400,076
3
Fairview Road SDS stem
Belfast/Warren
Fairview/McCormack
0.786
0 to 0.5'
$788,034
4
Watson Lane SDS stem
College
Dublin Street
0.34
0 to 0.25'
$414,128
5
Van Buren St. SDS stem
Atlanta
Charlston St.
0.237
0 to 0.25'
$619,666
6
Fordham SD. System
Fair Drive
Hanover Drive
0.708
.26' to .75'
$1,308,922
7
Anaheim/Superior SD System
Phase I
Plummer St.
18th & Crestmont
0.7
0.26' to 0.75'
'.'$939,407
8
Anaheim/Superior SD System
Phase II
18th & Crestmont
Park Drive
0.747
0.51 to 0.75
'$881,415
9
Anaheim/Superior SD System
Phase III
Park Drive
17th & Pomona
0.75
0.51 to 0.75
$1,402;848
10
Anaheim/Superior SD System
Phase IV
17th & Pomona
Ohms & Farad
0.82
1.01 to 1.25'
$1,056,998
11
Anaheim/Superior SD System
Phase V
Ohms& Farad
16th & Superior
0.847
1.26 to 1.54
$1,242,030
12
Brentwood/Santa Ana SD
ISstem
Brentwood
Rue De Cannes
0.719
0.76' to 1.0'
$793,037
13
Cherry Lake SD System Phase
I
Westminster & Sherwood
21st & Santa Ana
0.861
0 to 0.5'
,$647,464
.
14
Cherry Lake SD System Phase
I I
21st & Santa Ana
22nd & Santa Ana
0.645
.26' to .5'
$1,277,594
15
Cherry Lake SD System Phase
III
22nd & Santa Ana
Vista Baya & Santa Ana
0.381
0.51 to 0.75
$796,537
16
Cherry Lake SD System Phase
IV
Vista Baya & Santa Ana
Waterman Way
0.415
0 to 0.5'
$638,932
17
Cherry Lake SD System Phase
V
Waterman Way
Cherry Lake
0.529
0 to 0.5'
$1,370,425'
18
West 19th St. SDS stem
1
Monrovia Ave.
Westerly City Limits
0.628
0 to 0.25'
$823,392
19
West 18th St. SDS stem
Monrovia Ave.
Westerly City Limits
971
0 to 0.25'
$653,489
20
East 17th Street SDS stem
Tustin Ave.
Irvine Ave.
0.375
0.26' to 0.5'
•$1,176,785
* Depth above the top of curb with a 25 -year storm event
ATTACHMENT 3
12-14-09 PC Minute Excerpt for Fee Waiver Programs - Unofficial Until Approved
2. Fee Waiver Programs
Senior Planner Mel Lee reviewed the information in the staff report and noted this
item was suggested by the Planning Commission. He stated that he obtained a
copy of the most recent Building Industry Impact Fee Deferral Programs,
including the four options.
Commissioner McCarthy said this will spur good development in the City.
Mr. Lee noted that if a fee waiver request was received, it went to the City
Council. He recalled that one developer requested a Planning Processing Fee
waiver last year.
The Chair and Mr. Lee discussed the Master Plan Fees and Impact Fees, and
following the rest of the cities relating to Parkland and Drainage Impact Fees.
Commissioner McCarthy commented that there should be a deferral of Impact
Fees to promote good development, and be approved by the City Council.
Commissioner Mensinger pointed out that developers .choose areas to develop
based on markets and the ability to defer costs.
Vice Chair Clark commented that deferring fees is a great idea and the
Certificate of Occupancy Fee has no meaning until the units are sold. He also
said User Fees are cost recovery dollars we collect up front.
The Chair stated that he notes a consensus for Option A: One Year Impact Fee
Deferral Program. The remaining Commissioners did not disagree.
City Engineer Ernesto Munoz cautioned the Commission regarding Drainage
Impact Fees, and stated that the fees are collected at the time that it is provided
by the Subdivision Map Act. He said the reason why these fees are collected
prior to approval of the map is to preclude the possibility of someone subdividing
a piece of land and subsequently selling the parcels without meeting the
development conditions. Once the map is approved, the land is subdivided and
the developer can sell the subdivided lots without executing any of the
improvements on those parcels. The new owners will be saddled with the
responsibility of making those improvements upon requesting permits from the
City to build on the lots. Once the map is approved and recorded, the City has
limited recourse to go after the developer to pay for any fees. He also said that
many developments cannot move forward without utilities, of which
drainage facilities are one. Mr. Munoz pointed out that he assumes the City
Attorney's Office will be looking into this request.
15-<
A discussion ensued among the Commissioners regarding Drainage Impact Fees
and buying property, payment prior to the tract map, and the listing of fees. The
Chair noted that legal council is needed.
Mr. Munoz stated that in his 30 years of experience, he has seen developers
actually walk away from properties, sell the maps or sell the properties, and the
new developer expects the agency to come up with those improvements. This
can result in a lawsuit.
The Chair and Mr. Lee discussed getting direction from the City Council.
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Costa Mesa Municipal Code Section- 2-106 sets forth general provisions relating to
communications between the City Council and City employees. The intent of this section of
the code is to provide a, framework for processing requests for information from the City
Council through the City Manager. As the demand for information has increased and the
manner in which information is communicated, has changed with advanced technologies, the
need has arisen to refine protocol under the Code. Section 2-106 provides that the City
Council and City Manager. may "...vary,the provisions of this section by the establishment of
contrary policies". The intent of this policy is to establish those "contrary policies" in terms of
City Council, Commissions and Committees' relations with City employees.
POLICY
It is the purpose of this policy to:
1. Ensure clear guidelines for City Council, Commissions and Committees and City staff in
terms of requesting and providing information, research, studies and similar staff
responsibilities.
2. Designate appropriate levels of responsibility in responding to requests for information
from the City Council, Commissions and Committees in_a timely and accurate, fashion.
3. Require that all reports, studies, memorandum and related staff work be provided
concurrently to all members of the City .Council.
1. Routine Inquiries
These requests involve the basic "day-to-day" Council Member inquiries, which typically
can be handled via the telephone or email. Such requests generally include matters such
as meeting schedules, complaint status, reporting service requests, etc. These typically
do not require a written report. Such requests may be directed to the City staff assigned
responsibility for the program/service under inquiry by a Council Member.
2. Requests for Limited Studies
On occasion, Council Members, Commission and Committees will have an interest or
need for City staff to research a given subject or issue. Such requests, for purposes of
this policy, are those which are defined as taking four (4) hours or less of a City staff
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member's time to complete and result in a written report, memorandum, correspondence
or similar document. For requests of this nature, the Council Member shall make the
request through either the City Manager or the appropriate Department Director.
Commissions and Committees may likewise request limited studies by majority vote from
a noticed, regular meeting. It is the responsibility of the City Manager or appropriate
Department Director, upon receipt of the request, to make a determination as to whether
the request can be completed within the time frame above.
3. Requests for Substantial Research
New proposals, concepts and ideas brought forward to the full City Council for formal
consideration, often require substantial research by City staff beforehand. For purposes
of this policy, substantial research is defined as requiring more than four (4) hours of a
City staff member's time to complete. Council Members making such requests shall direct
same to the City Manager, except for requests for legal research, which shall be directed
to the City Attorney. Commissions and Committees shall forward requests for substantial
research to the City Council for authorization. The City Manager and the requesting
Council Member shall meet to establish the scope of the research desired. If the research
can be accommodated within existing staffing levels, and without impact on current
assignments, budget or a commitment of City equipment or facilities, the City Manager will
assign the research to the appropriate Department Director.
4. Provisions of Reports, Studies and Documents
All reports, studies, memorandums, correspondence and related documents prepared
pursuant to the provisions of this policy must be provided concurrently to each member of
the City Council with a copy to the City Manager. It is the responsibility of the City staff
member preparing the preceding to ensure that the information provided is timely,
accurate and complete. It is the responsibility of the Department Director to review all
such staff work and to ensure it is distributed in accordance with the preceding directive.
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