Town of Loomis General Plan Housing Element Committee Meeting Summary

TOWN OF LOOMIS GENERAL PLAN HOUSING ELEMENT HOUSING COMMITTEE MEETING #2 FEBRUARY 10, 2021 Town of Loomis General Plan Housing Element Town of Loomis General Plan Housing Element

AGENDA Available Documents Recap of December Committee Meeting Outreach Open House Stakeholder Consultations Housing Survey Housing Programs Sites Inventory Town of Loomis General Plan Housing Element Town of Loomis General Plan Housing Element

AVAILABLE DOCUMENTS Administrative Draft Public Participation Community Profile Housing Constraints Review of Previous Housing Element General Plan Update https://loomis.ca.gov/2020-general-plan-update/ Housing Element Fact Sheet Distributed prior to this meeting Available online Town of Loomis General Plan Housing Element Town of Loomis General Plan Housing Element

REVIEW OF PREVIOUS MEETING Town of Loomis General Plan Housing Element Town of Loomis General Plan Housing Element

PRESENTATION CONTENT Housing Element Adoption Deadline: May 15, 2021 (Per SB 375 there is a 120-day grace period to stay on the 8-year update cycle) RHNA: 352 total units 20 units/acre required for lower-income development 2020 Placer County Median Income: $86,300 Affordable rent for 4-person, low-income household: $1,726 Affordable sales price for 4-person, low-income household: $338,493 Assessment of Fair Housing Town of Loomis General Plan Housing Element Town of Loomis General Plan Housing Element

COMMENTS RECEIVED Limited infrastructure in southern portion of Town Need incentives for downtown development Marketing opportunities for ADUs Difficulty of securing federal funding (e.g. CDBG) Potential opportunities: Former Homewood property Mobile home park Town of Loomis General Plan Housing Element Town of Loomis General Plan Housing Element

PUBLIC OUTREACH Town of Loomis General Plan Housing Element Town of Loomis General Plan Housing Element

OPEN HOUSE Held outside at the Loomis Train Depot Saturday, November 7that 11 am 2 pm Monday, November 9that 6 pm 9 pm 40 participants across both events Divided public opinion over high density housing Town of Loomis General Plan Housing Element Town of Loomis General Plan Housing Element

STAKEHOLDER CONSULTATIONS Reached out to 10 organizations, 6 responded Held consultation interviews with: Placer Community Foundation August 4, 2020 Legal Services of Northern California August 11, 2020 Senior L.I.F.E. Center of Loomis December 14, 2020 Alta California Regional Center December 17, 2020 Placer County Housing Authority December 28, 2020 Brilliant Corners January 13, 2021 Town of Loomis General Plan Housing Element Town of Loomis General Plan Housing Element

STAKEHOLDER CONSULTATIONS High cost of housing Dominance of single-family housing and limited high density land Limited rental options make it difficult for voucher holders to find housing in Loomis Affordable developers cite 30 du/acre as ideal Lack of community support for housing development Lack of housing developments for special needs groups (seniors, developmentally disabled, homeless) Segregated land use patterns makes it difficult to walk between residential and commercial areas Town of Loomis General Plan Housing Element Town of Loomis General Plan Housing Element

HOUSING SURVEY Link to be added Town of Loomis General Plan Housing Element Town of Loomis General Plan Housing Element

HOUSING PROGRAMS Town of Loomis General Plan Housing Element Town of Loomis General Plan Housing Element

PROGRAMS COMPLETED Program Status PROGRAM 11. Alternative sites analysis of nonvacant sites made available through rehabilitation, conversion from market-rate to affordable, or preservation of affordability. Removed. Alternative sites not included in the sites inventory. PROGRAM 16. Amend the Development Code to include the definition of Extremely Low-Income. Complete. Definition added to Chapter 13.80.020 of the Zoning Ordinance in 2014. PROGRAM 24. Continue to allow small group housing projects (six or fewer residents) in all residential zones subject to the same rules that apply to single-family dwellings. Complete. Permitted in Chapter 13.24.040 of the Zoning Ordinance. Town of Loomis General Plan Housing Element Town of Loomis General Plan Housing Element

CONTINUING PROGRAMS Programs PROGRAM 4. Continue to work with the County to assist with the production of affordable housing, through regional land banking, financing pools, and other mechanisms, such as housing trust funds. PROGRAM 9. Partner with the development community to facilitate residential development in the commercial and multi-family zones to diversify the housing stock. PROGRAM 6. Leverage financial resources and work with qualified sponsors to support affordable housing through applying for federal and state funding. PROGRAM 14. Consider an affordable housing linkage fee on nonresidential development to support the development of affordable housing. PROGRAM 7. Identify financial institutions operating in the Town that fall under the requirements of the Community Reinvestment Act and request that these institutions develop specific programs for providing financing for low- and moderate-income housing. PROGRAM 15. Examine alternatives to establish a local housing trust fund. PROGRAM 8. Research an inclusionary housing ordinance. PROGRAM 18. Adopt a resolution waiving 100 percent of the application processing fees for developments in which 5 percent of units are affordable to extremely low-income households. Town of Loomis General Plan Housing Element Town of Loomis General Plan Housing Element

CONTINUING PROGRAMS Programs PROGRAM 20. Consider adopting reasonable design guidelines that are responsive to changing markets and desired amenities and allow for a range of well- designed housing choices compatible with smart growth principles. PROGRAM 22. Establish a code compliance mechanism that effectively utilizes funding resources, efficiently ensures safe homes, and avoids displacement. PROGRAM 21. Seek funding to provide housing rehabilitation loans and weatherization services for extremely low, very low, and low-income households. PROGRAM 33. Encourage water-efficient landscaping, xeriscaping, and/or energy efficient irrigation systems in residential developments. Town of Loomis General Plan Housing Element Town of Loomis General Plan Housing Element

MODIFIED PROGRAMS Program Modification PROGRAM 1. Review land use patterns, existing densities, the location of job centers and the availability of services to identify areas where public services can support higher density residential development. Amend General Plan RH land use to allow up to 25 dwelling units/acre. PROGRAM 2. Within the Town Center, continue to pursue strategies for providing adequate water, sewer services, and drainage facilities for the areas designated for residential development. Combined with Program 19 (Coordination with Service Providers). PROGRAM 3. Continue to implement the expedited permit assistance program for residential projects including pre-application meetings, flexibility in lot size as allowed under the Zoning Ordinance and streamlining the approval process of affordable residential units. Include SB 35 permit streamlining requirements. Town of Loomis General Plan Housing Element Town of Loomis General Plan Housing Element

MODIFIED PROGRAMS Program Modification PROGRAM 5. Continue to implement the following incentive programs for the construction of affordable housing. Updated list of incentives available. PROGRAM 10. Amend the General Plan and Zoning Ordinance to provide adequate sites for 129 very low- and low-income units at a minimum of 20 dwelling units per acre. Rezone sites to the RH-20 Overlay and other strategies to meet the lower-income RHNA. PROGRAM 12. Amend Section 13.32.070 of the Zoning Ordinance to comply with changes in the State Density Bonus law. Updated to include new state laws and consolidated with other Zoning Ordinance amendments, annual monitoring of sites for lower-income units. PROGRAM 13. Provide incentives for smaller, more affordable secondary dwelling units. Updated incentives to go beyond State requirements. PROGRAM 17. Allow single-room occupancy units (SROs) in the RH, RM-3.5, RM-5, and CG zoning districts with a conditional use permit. Consolidated with other Zoning Ordinance amendments. Town of Loomis General Plan Housing Element Town of Loomis General Plan Housing Element

MODIFIED PROGRAMS Program Modification PROGRAM 19. Coordinate with service providers, Placer County Water Agency and South Placer Municipal Utility District, in order to ensure availability and adequate capacity to accommodate the housing needs during the planning period. Combined with Program 2 (Town Center Infrastructure). PROGRAM 23. Continue to implement incentive programs for senior housing, including the density bonus ordinance. Updated to include all special needs groups. PROGRAM 25. Encourage the incorporation of universal design features in new construction and remodels. Combined with Program 36 (Reasonable Accommodation). PROGRAM 26. Coordinate with Placer County and/or neighboring cities and continue to contribute funding when feasible toward emergency shelter programs for the area. Combined with Program 27 (Zoning for Emergency Shelters). Town of Loomis General Plan Housing Element Town of Loomis General Plan Housing Element

MODIFIED PROGRAMS Program Modification PROGRAM 27. Amend the Zoning Ordinance to permit emergency shelters without a CUP in the CC and CG districts and work with local service providers to ensure that there are no barriers to the development of emergency shelters. Amendment completed, combined with Program 26 (Regional Coordination on Homelessness). PROGRAM 28. Amend the Zoning Ordinance to define transitional housing and supportive housing as a residential use, subject to the same standards that apply to other residential uses types in the same zoning district. Consolidated additional requirements for supportive housing with other Zoning Ordinance amendments. PROGRAM 29. Implement provisions of the Subdivision Map Act. Combined with Programs 30, 31, and 32. PROGRAM 30. Encourage innovation in designing energy efficient homes and improve the energy efficiency of new construction. Combined with Programs 29, 31, and 32. PROGRAM 31. Provide information on their website on weatherization programs. Combined with Programs 29, 30, and 32. Town of Loomis General Plan Housing Element Town of Loomis General Plan Housing Element

MODIFIED PROGRAMS Program Modification PROGRAM 32. Promote the installation and use of photovoltaic systems. Combined with Programs 29, 30, and 31. PROGRAM 34. Post Equal Opportunity Bulletins and other Fair Housing materials and posters in a variety of locations throughout the community. Combined with Program 35, updated to reflect AB 686 requirements. PROGRAM 35. Refer people experiencing discrimination in housing to Department of Fair Employment and Housing or Legal Services of Northern California for help. Combined with Program 34, updated to reflect AB 686 requirements. PROGRAM 36. Continue to implement its reasonable accommodation ordinance to provide people with disabilities reasonable accommodation in rules, policies, practices and procedures that may be necessary to ensure equal access to housing. Combined with Program 25 (Universal Design). Town of Loomis General Plan Housing Element Town of Loomis General Plan Housing Element

NEW PROGRAMS TO MEET STATE LAW Preserve Affordability of Assisted Housing Units If subsidized units become available in Loomis, as affordability covenants near expiration, the Town will contact property owners of units at risk of converting to market-rate housing. Coordinate with Alta California Regional Center Implement an outreach program that informs families within the Town about housing and services available for persons with developmental disabilities. Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance Review Ensure compliance with state and federal fair housing laws and analyze the effectiveness of the goals, policies, programs, and codes in furthering the development of housing for all Loomis residents. Town of Loomis General Plan Housing Element Town of Loomis General Plan Housing Element

NEW PROGRAMS TO MEET STATE LAW Amend the Zoning Ordinance to Remove Barriers to Special Needs Housing Treat employee/farm worker housing that serves six or fewer persons as a single- family structure and permitted in the same manner as other single-family structures of the same type in the same zone in all zones allowing single-family residential uses. Allow single-room occupancy units (SROs) in the RH (High Density Residential), RM-3.5 (Medium Density Residential), RM-5 (Medium Density Residential), and CG (General Commercial) zoning districts with a conditional use permit. Add a definition of family to state one or more persons living together in a dwelling unit. Remove site planning requirements for residential care facilities for six or fewer persons and allow residential care facilities in all zones that permit residential uses. Allow low barrier navigation centers for the homeless by right in zones that allow for mixed-use and non-residential zones permitting multifamily uses. Allow supportive housing as a permitted use without discretionary review in zones where multifamily and mixed-uses are permitted, including nonresidential zones permitting multifamily uses. Town of Loomis General Plan Housing Element Town of Loomis General Plan Housing Element

NEW PROGRAMS TO MEET STATE LAW Amend the Zoning Ordinance to Governmental Constraints on Development Allow ADUs in all residential zones in accordance with AB 2299 and SB 1069. Increase the RH height limit to allow for 3 stories, to ensure there are no constraints on development of multifamily units. Reduce parking requirements for multifamily housing by removing additional parking space requirements for each bedroom over 3 and reducing guest parking spaces to one for every 5 units. Allow sufficient parking to accommodate all staff working in the emergency shelter, provided that the standards do not require more parking for emergency shelters than other residential or commercial uses within the same zone. Comply with changes in the State Density Bonus law (Government Code Section 65915, as revised) and promote the density bonus through informational brochures which will be displayed at the Town s Planning Department. Town of Loomis General Plan Housing Element Town of Loomis General Plan Housing Element

SITES INVENTORY Town of Loomis General Plan Housing Element Town of Loomis General Plan Housing Element

RHNA CARRYOVER The Zoning Ordinance was amended to include the RH-20 Overlay (20-25 du/acre) General Plan land use designations were NOT amended to allow 20-25 du/acre As a result, shovel ready land was not available at 20 du/acre during the previous planning period Very Low-Income Low-Income 2013-2021 RHNA Carryover 39 units 27 units 2021-2029 RHNA 117 units 71 units Housing Need 156 units 98 units TOTAL LOWER-INCOME RHNA 254 units Town of Loomis General Plan Housing Element Town of Loomis General Plan Housing Element

STRATEGIES TO MEET RHNA 5thcycle sites will be used to meet Moderate- and Above Moderate-Income RHNA Amend General Plan RH land use to allow 25 du/acre Options to meet Lower-Income RHNA: Identify a site or multiple sites, 5 acres of land to rezone to RH-20 Overlay + GP amendment to be RH designation Consider increasing density in commercial districts + associated GP amendment Other ideas? Town of Loomis General Plan Housing Element Town of Loomis General Plan Housing Element

SCHEDULE Town of Loomis General Plan Housing Element Town of Loomis General Plan Housing Element

PROJECT SCHEDULE Task Estimate Date 2020 Project Kick-Off August Prepare Administrative Draft August January Open House Public Meeting November Community Survey December January Stakeholder Interviews November December Town Council Study Session TBD 2021 Submit Administrative Draft for Town Review January We are We are here here Prepare Public Review Draft February Town Council Hearing Prior to Submitting to HCD March HCD Review (60 days) April May Conference Call with HCD to Address Comments Early Map Town Receives Conditional Compliance Letter from HCD May Town Council Adoption Hearing June HCD Final Review and Certification (90 days) July - September Town of Loomis General Plan Housing Element Town of Loomis General Plan Housing Element

NEXT STEPS Goals, Policies, and Programs Finalize programs based on committee and community feedback Public Review Draft HCD 60-Day Review Town of Loomis General Plan Housing Element Town of Loomis General Plan Housing Element

QUESTIONS? MARY BETH VAN VOORHIS, TOWN OF LOOMIS mvanvoorhis@loomis.ca.gov JENNY GASTELUM, PLACEWORKS jgastelum@placeworks.com CYNTHIA WALSH, PLACEWORKS cwalsh@placeworks.com Town of Loomis General Plan Housing Element Town of Loomis General Plan Housing Element