Measures H, I wins: two projects planned
Don’t expect a burst of building activity with the passage of Measures H and I--which will allow higher-density, multi-family low-cost housing units on specified properties in the city--but an affordable plan for one of the two Savi Ranch parcels is already in place.
And, surprisingly, a concept is being developed for one of the high-profile west-end sites for homes that might sell in the $700,000 range, according to the owners of some parcels that make up 5.9 acres south across Yorba Linda Boulevard from the Nixon Library.
First, let’s look at the latter proposal, which might ease the minds of residents worried about an infusion of densely packed, low-cost units on 12 west-side “infill” properties.
For years the location has been labeled the “Nixon Archive” property because a building to house Nixon papers was once suggested for the site, but John Hansen, a family rep for one of the four parcels included in the acreage, told me he never was contacted about such a plan.
Hansen said three of the property owners have been working with a developer to build 37 or 38 single-family “market rate” homes on the land, less than the 59 units allowed under Measure I, for a total of six or seven units-per-acre instead of the maximum 10 per-acre.
Building fewer than the maximum number of units won’t result in a state call for added high-density zoning elsewhere, stated Pam Stoker, housing and redevelopment manager.
She told me at a city-sponsored informational meeting on H and I that what counts for state purposes is the council-approved zoning, not the number of units eventually built.
Hansen said he and another owner, Jim Burke, descendent of a pioneering Yorba Linda family, financed a modest pro-H and I campaign because they needed I to pass to allow them to build six to seven units-per-acre over the previously zoned two units-per-acre.
Second, at Savi Ranch, the City Council on May 15 approved a 69-unit project on 3.2 acres, once home to Mitsubishi Motors (1995-2005) and Classic Chevrolet used cars (2005-07) that was contingent on Measure H winning. Also approved was a 43-unit plan in case H was defeated.
Square-footage, 676 for one bedroom, 811 for two bedroom and 1,056 for three bedroom, is less than a code-required 900, 1,000 and 1,200. An estimated 219 individuals would be housed in 8 extremely low-income, 25 very low-income and 35 low-income units
A Final Note: So far, “trigger” clauses on two major city contracts--the police and trash hauling agreements--have been exercised by the council, although a possible bid process for trash collection wouldn’t come until closer to the end of that pact in 2029.
A third major contract--for management of the Black Gold Golf Club--expires June 30, 2015. Originally, the agreement with Kempler Sports Management was to end in 2011, but the pact was extended four years in exchange for reduced management fees in 2009.
Considering council’s desire to find well-qualified, lower-cost service providers, expect a bid procedure for Black Gold golf operations to be discussed inside the next two years.
And, surprisingly, a concept is being developed for one of the high-profile west-end sites for homes that might sell in the $700,000 range, according to the owners of some parcels that make up 5.9 acres south across Yorba Linda Boulevard from the Nixon Library.
First, let’s look at the latter proposal, which might ease the minds of residents worried about an infusion of densely packed, low-cost units on 12 west-side “infill” properties.
For years the location has been labeled the “Nixon Archive” property because a building to house Nixon papers was once suggested for the site, but John Hansen, a family rep for one of the four parcels included in the acreage, told me he never was contacted about such a plan.
Hansen said three of the property owners have been working with a developer to build 37 or 38 single-family “market rate” homes on the land, less than the 59 units allowed under Measure I, for a total of six or seven units-per-acre instead of the maximum 10 per-acre.
Building fewer than the maximum number of units won’t result in a state call for added high-density zoning elsewhere, stated Pam Stoker, housing and redevelopment manager.
She told me at a city-sponsored informational meeting on H and I that what counts for state purposes is the council-approved zoning, not the number of units eventually built.
Hansen said he and another owner, Jim Burke, descendent of a pioneering Yorba Linda family, financed a modest pro-H and I campaign because they needed I to pass to allow them to build six to seven units-per-acre over the previously zoned two units-per-acre.
Second, at Savi Ranch, the City Council on May 15 approved a 69-unit project on 3.2 acres, once home to Mitsubishi Motors (1995-2005) and Classic Chevrolet used cars (2005-07) that was contingent on Measure H winning. Also approved was a 43-unit plan in case H was defeated.
Square-footage, 676 for one bedroom, 811 for two bedroom and 1,056 for three bedroom, is less than a code-required 900, 1,000 and 1,200. An estimated 219 individuals would be housed in 8 extremely low-income, 25 very low-income and 35 low-income units
A Final Note: So far, “trigger” clauses on two major city contracts--the police and trash hauling agreements--have been exercised by the council, although a possible bid process for trash collection wouldn’t come until closer to the end of that pact in 2029.
A third major contract--for management of the Black Gold Golf Club--expires June 30, 2015. Originally, the agreement with Kempler Sports Management was to end in 2011, but the pact was extended four years in exchange for reduced management fees in 2009.
Considering council’s desire to find well-qualified, lower-cost service providers, expect a bid procedure for Black Gold golf operations to be discussed inside the next two years.
posted by Jim Drummond at 12:00 PM
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