HomeMy WebLinkAboutCD Annual Progress Report & Housing Policy Update PPTAnnual Progress Report on Housing and Update on City Council Housing Policy Priorities San Rafael City Council March 21, 2022 Background on Annual Progress Report San Rafael City Council March 21, 2022 •Documents the status of the City’s Housing Element and progress in meeting the City’s share of regional housing needs •Itemizes the number, type, and affordability of housing units: •Submitted and deemed completed •Approved/entitled •Issued building permits •Built and issued final inspections for occupancy •Lists all programs outlined in the Housing Element and their implementation status •Due to the state on April 1st for the previous calendar year Annual Building Activity Report Summary San Rafael City Council March 21, 2022 •Housing Units Entitled: 12 units •Building Permits Issued: 66 units •Units Built and Granted Final Occupancy: 103 units •Units Lost: 0 units San Rafael City Council March 21, 2022 RHNA Progress: Permitted Units Issued by Affordability San Rafael City Council March 21, 2022 Note: Units serving extremely low-income households are included in the very low-income permitted unit totals. Building Permits Anticipated in 2022-2023 San Rafael City Council March 21, 2022 The City granted entitlements for several major housing projects in 2019, 2020, and early 2022: •999 Third St (67 low-income units for older adults) •703 Third St (138 apartment units) •350 Merrydale Rd (45 townhome units) •Northgate Walk (136 units) •Los Gamos Dr (192 units) Housing Element Program Highlights for 2021 San Rafael City Council March 21, 2022 •Junior/Accessory Dwelling Units.Adopted new ordinance that streamlines review process •Fair Housing. Adopted temporary rent caps and initiated eviction protections for vulnerable tenants as part of COVID-19 pandemic response •Funding Sources. Released Notice of Funding Availability for the Affordable Housing Trust Fund •Preservation of Low-Income Rental Housing. Extended period of affordability for affordable housing at 855 C St (Centertown) •Extremely Low-Income Housing. Issued building permit for Homeward Bound’s redevelopment of 190 Mill St, including emergency shelter and 32 supportive housing units Housing Element Program Highlights for 2021 San Rafael City Council March 21, 2022 •Assisted Living. Initiated study of residential care and assisted living facilities •Inclusionary Housing. •Revised requirement for market-rate projects from 20% to 10% in an effort to stimulate housing construction •Partnered with County + other jurisdictions on study of affordable housing in-lieu fee •In the downtown area, Downtown Precise Plan: •Eliminated density maximums •Streamlined review of residential development •Reduced parking standards for new residential development •Allowed height bonus for affordable housing City Council Policy Priorities San Rafael City Council March 21, 2022 •15 priorities •9 completed •Completed 2021: •ADU ordinance •Form-based code for Downtown Precise Plan •Update to inclusionary housing requirement •Upcoming for consideration: •Changes to Design Review Board (April 18th) •Affordable Housing In-lieu Fee Adjustment (late spring) City Council Options and Recommendation San Rafael City Council March 21, 2022 1.Accept the APR as presented by staff –Recommended Action 2.Accept the APR with modifications 3.Reject the APR and direct staff to return with additional information Annual Progress Report on Housing and Update on City Council Housing Policy Priorities San Rafael City Council March 21, 2022