HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Item No.9REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR
AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: GRANT M. YATES
CITY MANAGER
DATE: DECEMBER 11, 2012
SUBJECT: ZONE CODE AMENDMENT NO. 2012 -03 - MODIFYING THE CITY OF
LAKE ELSINORE MUNICIPAL CODE, TITLE 17 — ZONING, TO ADD
"EMERGENCY SHELTER," "TRANSITIONAL HOUSING," AND
"SUPPORTIVE HOUSING" TO CHAPTER 17.08 — DEFINITIONS; TO
ADD EMERGENCY SHELTER AS A PERMITTED USE WITHIN THE
COMMERCIAL MANUFACTURING (C -M) AND GENERAL
MANUFACTURING (M -2) ZONES; AND TO ADD TRANSITIONAL
AND SUPPORTIVE HOUSING AS A PERMITTED USE WITHIN THE
HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (R -3), RESIDENTIAL MIXED -USE
(RMU) AND COMMERCIAL MIXED -USE (CMU) ZONES; AS
REQUIRED BY THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA SENATE BILL 2.
(CONTINUED FROM THE CITY COUNCIL HEARINGS ON
NOVEMBER 13, 2012 AND OCTOBER 23, 2012)
Recommendation
1. Waive further reading and introduce by title only: ORDINANCE NO. 2012 -1309
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE LAKE ELSINORE MUNICIPAL CODE, TITLE 17 —
ZONING, ADDING "EMERGENCY SHELTER," "TRANSITIONAL HOUSING," AND
"SUPPORTIVE HOUSING" TO CHAPTER 17.08 — DEFINITIONS, AND ADDING
THESE USES AS PERMITTED WITHIN VARIOUS CHAPTERS, by roll call vote.
Background
On December 13, 2011, the City Council adopted its Housing Element for the period
July 1, 2008 to June 20, 2014. The adopted Housing Element established goals,
policies and programs to be implemented by the City including:
• Goal #3 - To assist in the development of adequate housing to meet the needs of
very low, low and moderate - income households including large families, single
parent households, the disabled, senior citizens and shelter for the homeless.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 9
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Zone Code Amendment No. 2012 -03
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• Policy 3.8 — Provide access to emergency shelters with emergency support for
City residents, including disadvantaged groups.
• Program 3K.i — The City will update the Zoning Ordinance to identify a zone or
zone(s) to permit emergency shelters by right consistent with SB 2.
• Program 3K.ii — The City will amend its zoning ordinance to comply with the
requirements of SB 2. Transitional and supportive housing will be treated as
residential uses and be subject to the same development standards and
restrictions that apply to similar housing types in the same zone.
The Housing Element requires completion of Programs 3K.i and 3.K.ii within one year of
adoption of the Housing Element. Proposed Zone Code Amendment No. 2012 -03
incorporates changes to the Lake Elsinore Municipal Code that implement these
Housing Element programs. The proposed zone code amendment does not require,
suggest, nor bind the City to construct an emergency shelter, transitional
housing or supportive housing. To date the City has received no requests for
such shelters or housing.
On October 23, 2012, and November 13, 2012 the City Council considered proposed
Zone Code Amendment No. 2012 -03. The City Council continued the proposed zone
code amendment to December 11, 2012 and requested additional information about
Senate Bill 2, information regarding the approach taken by surrounding cities regarding
emergency shelter, transitional housing and supportive housing, and a map showing the
location of the affected zones.
Discussion
Senate Bill 2 (SB 2)
Effective January 1, 2008, Senate Bill 2 (Chapter 633, Statutes of 2007) amended
California Government Code Section 65583 to require all local governments to assess
homeless need and identify opportunities for addressing this need through siting of
emergency shelters in their next Housing Element revision. The City's Housing Element
includes this required assessment.
Government Code Section 65583, as amended by SB 2, also requires each jurisdiction
to allow emergency shelters in at least one zone without a conditional use permit or
other discretionary permit. SB 2 further provides that transitional and supportive housing
constitute a residential use, and as such, can be subject only to those restrictions that
apply to other residential uses of the same type in the same zone.
Definitions
Government Code Section 65582, as amended by SB 2, incorporates the following
California Health and Safety Code definitions:
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Zone Code Amendment No. 2012 -03
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• "Emergency shelter" means housing with minimal supportive services for
homeless persons that is limited to occupancy of six months or less by a
homeless person. No individual or household may be denied emergency shelter
because of an inability to pay.. (Health and Safety Code Section 50801 (e))
• "Transitional housing" and "transitional housing development" means buildings
configured as rental housing developments, but operated under program
requirements that call for the termination of assistance and recirculation of the
assisted unit to another eligible program recipient at some predetermined future
point in time, which shall be no less than six months. (Health and Safety Code
Section 50675.2 (h))
• "Supportive housing" means housing with no limit on length of stay, that is
occupied by the target population, and that is linked to onsite or offsite services
that assist the supportive housing resident in retaining the housing, improving his
or her health status, and maximizing his or her ability to live and, when possible,
work in the community. (Health and Safety Code Section 50675.14 (b)(2))
The proposed amendment of the Lake Elsinore Municipal Code incorporates these
definitions; with the addition of a maximum two -year stay in transitional housing as
described in the Housing Element.
Zone Code Amendment No. 2012 -03
Zone Code Amendment No. 2012 -03 provides regulations for the development of
emergency shelters, transitional housing and supportive housing in accordance with the
provisions of SB 2 and the City's adopted Housing Element. SB 2 allows the
establishment of certain objective standards for emergency shelters. The purpose of
such regulations is to ensure that emergency shelters do not adversely impact adjacent
parcels or the surrounding neighborhood, and to ensure that development occurs in a
manner that protects the health, safety and general welfare of nearby residents and
businesses while providing for the housing needs of the homeless.
Emergency Shelters
To address the special needs of homeless individuals, the specific use standards for an
emergency shelter are proposed. These use standards address the maximum number
of beds, operation hours, length of residency and design requirements. The specific
standards are defined in proposed Lake Elsinore Municipal Code Section 17.132.150
located on Page 3 of Exhibit `A' attached to Ordinance No. 2012 -1309 (Attachment 1).
Zone Code Amendment No. 2012 -03 identifies the City's Commercial Manufacturing (C-
M) and General Manufacturing (M -2) Districts as appropriate zones for the siting of
emergency shelters. The C -M and M -2 zones were selected because of their proximity
to commercial centers and main streets for transportation purposes. They are also
proximate to entry-level employment within the City's commercial- business - industrial
sector.
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Zone Code Amendment No. 2012 -03
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The C -M and M -2 zones as shown on Attachment 2 are currently limited to the Business
District of the City. Attachment 2 shows three existing locations of C -M zoning, totaling
54.33 acres. Additional properties may be considered for the C -M zone during Phase II
of the Consistency Zoning Project, tentatively scheduled for public hearings during the
first quarter of 2013.
Attachment 3 is a copy of the Business District Land Use Map from the General Plan.
The expanse of the Limited Industrial designation indicates where the M -2 zoning may
be implemented during the Phase II Consistency Zoning Project. It is anticipated that
not all of the Limited Industrial areas, totaling approximately 424 acres, will be
recommended for M -2 zoning. Rather, a mix and transition of the M -1 and M -2 zones is
likely.
Transitional and Supportive Housing
SB 2 specifies that transitional and supportive housing shall be treated as residential
uses subject to the same development standards and restrictions that apply to similar
housing types in the same zone. For example if transitional housing is a multi - family
use proposed in a multi - family zone, then the zoning must treat the transitional housing
the same as other multi - family uses proposed in the same zone. The City's Density
Bonus Ordinance may be applied to a transitional or supportive housing project where
appropriate.
At a public hearing held on October 2, 2012 the Planning Commission recommended
that transitional housing be allowed in the R -2 (Medium Density Residential), R -3 (High
Density Residential), RMU (Residential Mixed Use) and CMU (Commercial Mixed Use)
zones and that supportive housing be allowed in all zones that permit residential uses.
At its October 23, 2012, the City Council directed Staff to reduce the number of zones
where transitional and supportive housing would be allowed. In response to the City
Council's directions, proposed Zone Code Amendment No. 2012 -03 now identifies R -3
(High Density Residential), RMU (Residential Mixed Use) and CMU (Commercial Mixed
Use) zoning as the only appropriate zones for the siting of transitional and supportive
housing. The location of R -3, RMU and CMU zoning within the City is shown on
Attachment 4.
Approach Taken by Other Cities Near Lake Elsinore
Planning Staff reviewed the approach taken by nearby cities (Temecula, Murrieta,
Hemet, Corona, Riverside and Perris) regarding emergency shelters, transitional
housing and supportive housing. Staff prepared a matrix (Attachment 5) showing the
zoning classifications within which those jurisdictions allow transitional, supportive and
emergency shelters. As shown on Attachment 5, the approaches take by these cities
varies with Temecula allowing transitional housing and emergency shelters in all of its
residential zones; while Murrieta limits these uses to its Civic /Institutional and Park &
Recreation zones. Only Riverside currently addresses supportive housing. However,
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Zone Code Amendment No. 2012 -03
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the data collected does not reflect any zoning code amendments those cities may
currently be considering or may be required to consider as a result of the preparation of
their next Housing Element for the 2014 -2021 period (5 cycle submittal).
Fiscal Impact
None.
Environmental Determination
The City certified a Recirculated Program Environmental Impact Report (RP -EIR) for the
update to its General Plan. The proposed Zone Code Amendment No. 2012 -03
implements the General Plan update and its Housing Element, with the appropriate
opportunities for the development of emergency shelters, transitional and supportive
housing in the City. No additional environmental review is required.
Prepared by: �2�� Richard J. MacHott, LEED Green Associate
Acting Planning Manager
Approved by: Grant M. Yates
City Manager
Attachments:
1. Ordinance No. 2012 -1309 approving Zone Code Amendment No. 2012 -03.
2. Existing C -M and M -2 Zoning Areas (Color Exhibit — Separate Cover)
3. General Plan's Business District Land Use Map (Color Exhibit — Separate Cover)
4. Existing R -3, CMU, and RMU Zoning Areas (Color Exhibit — Separate Cover)
5. Surrounding Cities Matrix
6. Excerpt Minutes from City Council Hearing of October 23, 2012
7. City Council Staff Report of October 23, 2012
8. City Council Staff Report of November 13, 2012
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ORDINANCE NO. 2012 -1309
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE
ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, MODIFYING THE CITY OF LAKE
ELSINORE MUNICIPAL CODE, TITLE 17 — ZONING, TO ADD
"EMERGENCY SHELTER," "TRANSITIONAL HOUSING," AND
"SUPPORTIVE HOUSING" TO CHAPTER 17.08 — DEFINITIONS;
TO ADD EMERGENCY SHELTER AS A PERMITTED USE WITHIN
THE COMMERCIAL MANUFACTURING (C -M) AND GENERAL
MANUFACTURING (M -2) ZONES; AND TO ADD TRANSITIONAL
AND SUPPORTIVE HOUSING AS A PERMITTED USE WITHIN
THE HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (R -3), RESIDENTIAL MIXED -
USE (RMU) AND COMMERCIAL MIXED -USE (CMU) ZONES; AS
REQUIRED BY THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA SENATE BILL 2
WHEREAS, the City of Lake Elsinore adopted an update to its General Plan on
December 13, 2011 that included an updated Housing Element for the period July 1,
2008 to June 30, 2014 in compliance with applicable laws and California Department of
Housing and Community Development guidelines; and
WHEREAS, Goal #3 of the City's Housing Element states that the City shall
assist in the development of adequate housing to meet the needs of very low, low and
moderate - income households, including large families, single parent households, the
disabled, senior citizens and shelter for the homeless; and
WHEREAS, Program #3.K.i. of the City's Housing Element states that, in order to
meet that goal, the City will update its zoning ordinance to identify a zone or zone(s) to
permit emergency shelters by right consistent with S132, within one year of adoption of
the Housing Element; and
WHEREAS, Program #3.K.ii. of the City's Housing Element states that, in order
to meet that goal, the City will amend its zoning ordinance to allow transitional and
supportive housing be treated as residential uses subject to the same development
standards and restrictions that apply to similar housing types in the same zone
consistent with SB2, within one year of adoption of the Housing Element; and
WHEREAS, Government Code Section 65103 empowers the legislative body to
implement the General Plan through actions including, but not limited to, the
administration of zoning ordinances; and
WHEREAS, Government Code Section 65860 requires that a city's zoning
ordinances be consistent with its general plan; and
WHEREAS, Resolution No. 2004 -11 of the City of Lake Elsinore, which
establishes procedures and requirements for implementation of the Western Riverside
County Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan, specifically exempts the adoption
or amendment of any land use or zoning ordinance in Section IV — Exemptions: and
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ORDINANCE NO. 2012 -1309
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WHEREAS, after considering Zoning Code Amendment No. 2012 -03 at a noticed
public hearing on October 2, 2012, the Planning Commission of the City of Lake
Elsinore recommended that the City Council approve Zoning Code Amendment No.
2012 -03; and
WHEREAS, public notices of Zoning Code Amendment No. 2012 -03 have been
given and the City Council of the City of Lake Elsinore has considered the evidence
presented by the Community Development Department and other interested parties at a
public hearing held on October 23, 2012, November 13, 2012, and December 11, 2012,
with respect to this item.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE,
CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The City Council has reviewed and analyzed proposed Zoning
Code Amendment No. 2012 -03 pursuant to the California Planning and Zoning Laws
(Cal. Gov. Code §§ 65000 et seq.), the Lake Elsinore General Plan and the Lake
Elsinore Municipal Code (LEMC) and finds and determines that the proposed
Amendment is consistent with the requirements of California Planning and Zoning Law
and with the goals and policies of the Lake Elsinore General Plan and the LEMC.
SECTION 2. Pursuant to Section 21080 (c) (2) of the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA), the City Council determines that the Recirculated Program
Environmental Impact Report certified for the update to the General Plan is adequate
and prepared in accordance with the requirements of CEQA which analyzes
environmental effects of the Project. Because Zoning Code Amendment No. 2012 -03
implements the General Plan update and its Housing Element by providing appropriate
opportunities for the development of emergency shelters, transitional and supportive
housing in the city, no additional environmental review is required.
SECTION 3. That in accordance with the California Planning and Zoning Law
and the LEMC, the City Council hereby makes the following findings for the approval of
Zoning Code Amendment No. 2012 -03 to the LEMC:
1. Proposed Zoning Code Amendment No. 2012 -03 will not be a) detrimental to the
health, safety, comfort or general welfare of the persons residing or working
within the neighborhood of the proposed amendment or within the City, or b)
injurious to the property or improvements in the neighborhood or within the City.
a. The proposed Zoning Code Amendment has been analyzed relative to
its potential to have detrimental effects and standards have been
identified to ensure that the health, safety and welfare of surrounding
residents will be protected. The proposed Zoning Code Amendment
will be beneficial to the public health, safety, comfort and welfare by
specifying appropriate zoning districts within the City where emergency
shelters, transitional and supportive housing may be developed.
Furthermore, the development of such uses will follow "Use Standards"
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ORDINANCE NO. 2012 -1309
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and "Development Standards" which have been formulated in
compliance with State law, and which ensure compatibility with
surrounding neighborhoods.
2. Proposed Zoning Code Amendment No. 2012 -03 will permit reasonable
development of the area consistent with its constraints and will make the area
more compatible with adjacent properties.
a. The proposed Zoning Code Amendment provides a Definition of
"Emergency Shelter," "Transitional Housing" and "Supportive Housing"
as defined by State law.
b. The proposed Zoning Code Amendment provides detailed use and
development standards where necessary to ensure that emergency
shelters are compatible with adjacent properties.
C. Included in the use standards are specifications regarding the number
of beds, hours of operation, management of the shelter, use of the
program, objective of the program, length of stay, licensing, and the
provision of a Shelter Management Plan.
3. The proposed Zoning Code Amendment would establish a land use density,
intensity and usage more in character with the subject property's location,
access, and constraints.
a. The proposed Zoning Code Amendment has identified appropriate
zoning districts within the
City that have other land uses and intensities compatible with
emergency shelter facilities. The Amendment also has identified
appropriate zoning districts within the City with residential densities
compatible with transitional and supportive housing.
b. The proposed Zoning Code Amendment provides detailed
development standards to ensure that emergency shelters are
compatible with adjacent properties, including the design of waiting
areas, distance between shelters, external lighting, parking
requirements, ADA access and amenities offered.
4. The proposed Zoning Code Amendment increases the number of potential
dwelling units that may be developed on the sites.
a. The City's Density Bonus Ordinance may apply to transitional and
supportive housing projects were appropriate which could increase the
number of potential dwelling units on sites proposed for transitional
and supportive housing.
5. The proposed Amendment will not have a significant effect on the environment.
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ORDINANCE NO. 2012 -1309
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The potential impacts of the General Plan Update have been analyzed in the
Recirculated Environmental Impact Report (SCH #2005121019) prepared for the
General Plan and its related cases, and adequate mitigation measures have
been prepared where necessary.
SECTION 4. Based upon the evidence presented, both written and testimonial
and such other matters as reflected in the record, and the above findings, the City
Council hereby adopts Zoning Code Amendment No. 2012 -03 to the City of Lake
Elsinore Municipal Code, Title 17 — Zoning, adding "Emergency Shelter," "Transitional
Housing" and "Supportive Housing" to Chapter 17.08 — Definitions, and adding these
uses as permitted within various Chapters, as shown in attached Exhibit'A.'
SECTION 5. If any provision, clause, sentence or paragraph of this Ordinance or
the application thereof to any person or circumstance shall be held invalid, such
invalidity shall not affect the other provisions of this Ordinance and are hereby declared
to be severable.
SECTION 6. This Ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days after the date of its
final passage. The City Clerk shall certify as to adoption of this Ordinance and cause
this Ordinance to be published and posted in the manner required by law.
PASSED, APPROVED AND INTRODUCED at a regular meeting of the City
Council of the City of Lake Elsinore on the 11th day of December 2012.
Brian Tisdale, Mayor
City of Lake Elsinore City Council
ATTEST:
Virginia Bloom, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Barbara Leibold, City Attorney
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ORDINANCE NO. 2012 -1309
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE SS
CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE
I, VIRGINIA BLOOM, City Clerk of the City of Lake Elsinore, California, hereby
certify that Ordinance No. 2012 -1309 was introduced by a regular meeting of the City
Council of the City of Lake Elsinore on the 11th day of December 2012, by the following
roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Virginia Bloom, CMC
City Clerk
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EXHIBIT'A'
Zoning Code Amendment No. 2012 -03
for Emergency (Homeless) Shelter, Transitional and Supportive Housing
Modify the following Chapters in the City of Lake Elsinore Municipal Code:
Chapter 17.08 DEFINITIONS
17.08.050 E definitions.
"Emergency shelter" Immediate and short -term housing with supportive
services for homeless persons that is limited to occupancy of six months or less. No
individual or household may be denied emergency shelter because of an inability
to pay.
17.08.190 S definitions.
"Supportive housing" Housing with no limit on length of stay, that is
occupied by the target population, and that is linked to onsite or offsite services
that assist the supportive housing resident in retaining the housing, improving his
or her health status, and maximizing his or her ability to live and, when possible,
work in the community.
17.08.200 T definitions.
"Transitional housing" Buildings configured as rental apartment
developments, that operate under program requirements which call for the
termination of assistance and recirculation of the assisted unit to another eligible
program recipient at some predetermined future point in time, which shall be no
less than six months, and no more than two years. Appropriate sites for the
transitional housing development should include those close to public services and
facilities including transportation.
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ZCA 2012 -03
Chapter 17.84 R -3 HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
17.84.020 Permitted uses.
L. Supportive housing.
M. Transitional housing.
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ZCA 2012 -03
Chapter 17.86 RMU RESIDENTIAL MIXED -USE DISTRICT
17.86.020 Permitted uses.
Table of Mixed -Use Land Uses
Supportive housing.
Transitional housing.
Chapter 17.134 CMU COMMERCIAL MIXED -USE DISTRICT
17.134.020 Permitted uses.
Table of Mixed -Use Land Uses
Supportive housing.
Transitional housing.
Chapter 17.132 C -M COMMERCIAL MANUFACTURING DISTRICT
17.132.020 Permitted uses.
F. Emergency Shelter, in accordance with Sec. 17.132.150 Emergency
Shelter Use & Development Standards.
17.132.150 Emergency Shelter Use & Development Standards
In accordance with California Government Code Sec 65582, 65583(a), and
65589.5. emergency shelters are permitted as a matter of right in the CM zone.
The purpose of regulating the siting of emergency shelters, their use and
development, is to ensure the development of emergency shelters do not
adversely impact adjacent parcels or the surrounding neighborhood, and shall be
developed in a manner that protects the health, safety, and general welfare of
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ZCA 2012 -03
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nearby residents and businesses while providing for the housing needs of the
homeless.
A. Use Standards.
1. Number of Beds. An emergency shelter shall contain a maximum of 50
beds.
2. Hours of Operation. Emergency shelter operations are limited to the
evening hours and shall open not earlier than 5:00 pm and close not
later than 8 a.m. daily. All clientele shall vacate the premises upon
closing. There shall be no in- and -out privileges for clientele using the
shelter between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m.
3. Management. The shelter shall provide onsite management during
hours of operation, at a ratio of one staff member for every 15 beds.
Staff members shall be awake and on duty during the operating hours of
the shelter.
4. Use of the Program. The shelter shall operate on a first come, first
served basis. It is preferred that the shelter operate on a voucher system,
wherein Intake procedures are performed as a separate function from
the shelter and results in a referral to the shelter program for a specified
period of time.
5. Objective of the Program. Services shall be provided to assist clients in
obtaining permanent shelter, income, and services.
6. Length of Stay. Clients are permitted to return to the shelter for a
maximum of 180 days unless their individual management plan provides
for longer residency while regularly participating in training or
rehabilitation.
Z Reimbursement. No individual or household may be denied emergency
shelter because of an inability to pay.
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8. Licensing. The facility shall demonstrate that it is in good standing with
County, State and City licensing agencies, if required for the owner,
operator and staff.
9. Shelter Management Plan. The shelter shall provide a written
management plan to the City that includes provisions for staff training
and qualifications, neighborhood outreach program including litter
pickup with a 500 foot radius, and traversing the neighborhood daily for
input and reconnaissance; transportation options, security, location of
smoking area; volunteer and donation program and procedures; intake
screening to ensure compatibility with services provided at the facility,
and for the training, counseling and treatment programs for clients, and
health, safety and emergency plans.
B. Development Standards
1. The development standards set forth in the C -M zone shall apply, unless
otherwise specified herein.
2. Interior Waiting Area. Interior onsite waiting and client intake area
shall be a minimum of 200 square feet, including seating for 25 clients at
any one time.
3. Exterior Waiting Area. A covered exterior onsite waiting area shall be
provided, at a minimum of 100 square feet for seating for 50 clients at
any one time, to protect clients from the elements.
4. Separation between Shelters. An emergency shelter shall be no closer
than 300 feet from another emergency shelter, as measured from the
nearest property line.
5. External Lighting. Adequate external lighting shall be provided for
security purposes. The lighting shall be stationary and directed away
from adjacent properties and public- rights -of -way.
6. Parking. Off - street parking requirements shall provide for employees,
residents and visitors, including a loading space, as set forth in the
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facility management plan which shall demonstrate the need for spaces
at the facility.
7 ADA Access. The shelter shall be compliant with the Americans with
Disabilities Act.
8. Amenities. The facility may include central cooking and dining areas,
laundry area, recreation rooms, counseling centers, child care facilities,
play areas, bike racks, and other support services for the exclusive use of
the residents and staff.
Chapter 17.140 M -2 GENERAL MANUFACTURING DISTRICT
17.140.20 Permitted uses.
L. Emergency Shelter, in accordance with Sec. 17.132.150 Emergency
Shelters Use & Development Standards.
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ATTACHMENT 5
SURROUNDING CITIES APPROACH TO SB 2
Jurisdiction
Emergency Shelters
Transitional Housing
Supportive Housing
Temecula
• Hillside (HR)
• Hillside (HR)
• Rural (RR)
• Rural (RR)
• Very Low Density (VL)
• Very Low Density (VL)
• Low Density (L -1 & L -2)
• Low Density (L -1 & L -2)
• Low Med. Density (LM)
• Low Med. Density (LM)
• Medium Density (M)
• Medium Density (M)
• High Density (H)
• High Density (H)
• Hillside -Santa Margarita
• Hillside -Santa Margarita
(HR -SM)
(HR -SM)
• Nbrhd Commercial (NC)
• Community Comml (CC)
• Highway /Tourist Comml
(HT)
• Service Commercial (SC)
• Professional Office (PO)
• Business Park (BP)
• Light Industrial (LI)
Murrieta
• Civic /Institutional (C /I)
• Civic /Institutional (C /1)
(Compliance Code
• Park & Recreation (P &R)
• Park & Recreation (P &R)
Amendment
(Compliance Code
anticipated by
Amendment anticipated by
February 2013 to
February 2013 to permit in
permit in Residential
Residential Zones)
Zones)
Hemet
• Residential Professional (RP)
• Residential Professional
• Office Professional (OP)
(RP)
• Nbad Commercial (C -1)
• Office Professional (OP)
• General Comml (C -2)
• Nbad Commercial (C -1)
• Commercial Mfg (C -M)
• General Comml (C -2)
• Commercial Mfg (C -M)
Corona
• Light Mfg (M -1)
• General Mfg (M -2)
• Heavy Mfg (M -3)
Riverside
• Rural Residential (RR)
• Rural Residential (RR)
• Rural Residential
• Residential Estate (RE)
• Residential Estate (RE)
(RR)
• Single Family (R -1)
• Single Family (R -1)
• Residential Estate
• Office (0)
• Commercial Retail (CR)
(RE)
• Commercial Retail (CR)
• Comml General (CG)
• Single Family (R -1)
• Comml General (CG)
• General Industrial (I)
• Commercial Retail
• General Industrial (1)
(CR)
• Comml General (CG)
• General Industrial (1)
Perris
• General Industrial
• All Commercial Zones
• All Commercial
Zones
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Regular City Council Minutes
Meeting of October 23, 2012
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PUBLIC HEARING(S)
(9) Zoning Code Amendment No. 2012 -03 — Modifying the City of Lake Elsinore
Municipal Code Title 17 — Zoning, to add "Emergency Shelter," 'Transitional' and
"Supportive Housing" to Chapter 17.08 — Definitions, and to add these Uses as
Permitted Within Various Zoning Chapters. as Reauired by the State of California
Senate Bill 2
Recommendation It is recommended that the City Council introduce by title only
and waive further reading of Ordinance No. 2012 -1309 ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING
THE LAKE ELSINORE MUNICIPAL CODE, TITLE 17 — ZONING, ADDING
"EMERGENCY SHELTER," 'TRANSITIONAL HOUSING," AND "SUPPORTIVE
HOUSING' TO CHAPTER 17.08 — DEFINITIONS, AND ADDING THESE USES AS
PERMITTED WITHIN VARIOUS CHAPTERS, by roll -call vote.
Mayor Tisdale opened the public hearing at 7:30 p.m. Acting Community Development
Director Morelion presented the report to the Council. No public comments were received
on this item. Mayor Tisdale closed the public hearing at 7:33 p.m.
Council Member Weber questioned the 3 categories for homeless shelters. Acting
Director Morelion answered that the shelters would be used for emergency purposes and
would be on a "first -come, first - served" basis. Council Member Weber asked for
clarification of the "supportive housing" program. Acting Director Morelion replied that the
program will be offered to persons in need of shelter which are encouraged to look for
work, rather than stay inside the shelters all day. Council Member Weber commented that
the proposal looked like Section 8 housing of which he could not support. Acting Director
Morelion countered that the City is required to have some of these programs.
Council Member Melendez agreed with Council Member Weber and stated that the City
will not have control if these programs are developed throughout the City in that
neighboring cities would send their homeless to Lake Elsinore. She stated that she would
not allow the City to be a dumping ground.
City Attorney Leibold explained that supportive housing is housing for targeted populations
such as disabled veterans, residents enrolled in drug or alcohol rehabilitation, or HIV
assisted managed care facilities with supportive programs and that supportive housing is
generally owned and operated by non - profit organizations. No funding by the City would
be used for supportive housing programs.
Acting Director Morelion stated that any proposed supportive housing programs would be
brought back to the Council with further detailed information.
Council Member Melendez stated that these types of homes already exist in the City
j" without permits but that this Council wants to keep the property values up therefore should
\ not allow these programs within residential areas.
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Regular City Council Minutes
Meeting of October 23, 2012
Page 6 of 15
Mayor Pro Tern Hickman offered that the City fought to accept transitional housing and at
the last minute the County pulled the financing therefore the City needed to be proactive in
selection of the locations for these programs.
Acting Director Morelion stated that a non - profit group will need to come up with the
funding for these programs within the City therefore no specific site has been selected.
Council Member Weber stated that the City needed to be very selective as to the locations
within the City.
Motion by Council Member Magee, seconded by Council Member Melendez to continue
this agenda item off calendar until staff could determine specific locations within the City
for these programs; motion passed by unanimous vote.
WMAM"
None
BUSINESS ITEM(S)
(10) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Lake Elsinore California, Declarin
its Intension to Refund the Outstanding Bonds of Assessment District No. 93 -1
(Canyon Hills); to Levy Reassessments as Security for the Refunding Bonds;
and to Continue the Lien of the Original Assessments on Certain Parcels of
Property in the Assessment District
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Lake Elsinore, California Making
Certain Findings, Approving a Report of the Reassessment Engineer and
Confirming the Reassessment, Authorizing the Issuance of City of Lake Elsinore
Assessment District No. 93 -1 Limited Obligation Refunding Improvement Bonds,
2012 Series A, Approving the Issuance of the Lake Elsinore Public Financinq
Authority Local Agency Revenue Refunding Bonds (Assessment District No. 93-
1), 2012 Series B, and the Execution and Delivery of a Fiscal Agent Agreement.
a Commitment Agreement and Purchase Contract, a Purchase Contract and a
Continuing Disclosure Agreement; and
A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Lake Elsinore Public Financing
Authority Approving the Issuance of Lake Elsinore Public Financing Authority
Local Agency Revenue Refunding Bonds (Assessment District No. 93 -1), 2012
Series B in the Aggregate Principal Amount Not to Exceed $15,500,000 Pursuant
to an Indenture of Trust. Authorizing the Sale of Such Bonds Upon Certain
Terms and Conditions, Approving an Official Statement, Approving the Execution
of Commitment Agreement and Purchase Contracts for the Purchase of Local
Obligations of the City of Lake Elsinore Assessment District No. 93 -1 Limited
Obligation Refunding Improvement Bonds 2012 Series A, and Taking Other
Actions Related Thereto
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CIT OF
;# LAKE 09 LSMOKE
DREAM EXTREME
REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR
AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: THOMAS P. EVANS
INTERIM CITY MANAGER
DATE: OCTOBER 23, 2012
SUBJECT: ZONE CODE AMENDMENT NO. 2012 -03 - MODIFYING THE CITY OF
LAKE ELSINORE MUNICIPAL CODE, TITLE 17 — ZONING, TO ADD
"EMERGENCY SHELTER," "TRANSITIONAL HOUSING," AND
"SUPPORTIVE HOUSING" TO CHAPTER 17.08 — DEFINITIONS, AND
ADDING THESE USES AS PERMITTED WITHIN VARIOUS
CHAPTERS, AS REQUIRED BY THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
SENATE BILL 2.
Recommendation
1. Waive further reading and introduce by title only: ORDINANCE NO. CC -2012-
_ ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE LAKE ELSINORE MUNICIPAL CODE, TITLE 17 —
ZONING, ADDING "EMERGENCY SHELTER," "TRANSITIONAL HOUSING," AND
"SUPPORTIVE HOUSING" TO CHAPTER 17.08 — DEFINITIONS, AND ADDING
THESE USES AS PERMITTED WITHIN VARIOUS CHAPTERS, by roll call vote.
Background
The City of Lake Elsinore adopted an update to its General Plan on December 13,
2011, that included an updated Housing Element (HE) for the period July 1, 2008 to
June 30, 2014. Zone Code Amendment No. 2012 -03 satisfies Goal #3 of the HE to
"assist in the development of adequate housing to meet the needs of its citizenry
including a shelter for its homeless population." Senate Bill 2 (SB2) specifies that the
City shall update its zoning ordinance within one year.
Project Description
Zone Code Amendment No. 2012 -03 defines "Emergency Shelter," "Transitional
Housing," and "Supportive Housing" consistent with S132. The Amendment identifies the
City's Commercial Manufacturing (CM) and General Manufacturing (M2) Districts as
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Zone Code Amendment No. 2012 -03
October 23, 2012
Page 2 of 3
appropriate zones for the siting of emergency shelters. Various residential districts are
identified for the siting of transitional and supportive housing, as noted in the Ordinance.
Discussion
Following a noticed public hearing on October 2, 2012, the Planning Commission
unanimously approved Resolution No. PC- 2012 -32, recommending that the City Council
approve Zone Code Amendment No. 2012 -03. Testimony was offered by Ron Hewison,
a H.O.P.E. volunteer whose organization feeds those in need in the City. He
encouraged the Commissioners to support the proposal.
Commissioners raised the following questions:
1. Will the City fund the construction and operation of a shelter?
2. Would codification of the ordinance require the City to produce a shelter?
3. Why are there no proposed development standards for transitional and
supportive housing?
4. How will loitering be controlled?
5. Will facilities for abused men and women be provided?
6. Will a shelter application come before the Planning Commission?
The proposed ordinance does not suggest nor bind the City to construct a shelter. It
modifies the Municipal Code with language that provides the opportunity for an
- application to be filed in the future, as required by State law. S62 specifies that
transitional and supportive housing shall be treated as residential uses subject to the
same development standards and restrictions that apply to similar housing types in the
same zone. An application for shelters or housing would be processed as any other
application in the zones proposed.
The objective of the proposed ordinance is to allow housing in which program residents
are in school, attending training, or working during daytime hours when the shelter is
closed. The Management Plan for each shelter requires security, which could include
daytime reconnaissance that discourages loitering at the shelter or in the surrounding
neighborhood. Other measures that could mitigate concerns about loitering might
include off -site intake procedures and distribution of vouchers which would eliminate the
need for clients to stand in line to obtain a bed for the night.
While the ordinance addresses the homeless, it does not specify housing for different
homeless populations. If abused victims are homeless, they would be eligible and have
access to specific programs and shelters that assist them. They would be subject to the
same limitations regarding length of stay as any other individual needing shelter.
Fiscal Impact
None.
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Zone Code Amendment No. 2012 -03
October 23, 2012
Page 3 of 3
En vironmental Determination
The City certified a Recirculated Program Environmental Impact Report (RP -EIR) for the
update to its General Plan. The proposed Zone Code Amendment No. 2012 -03
implements the General Plan update and its Housing Element, with the appropriate
opportunities for the development of emergency shelters, transitional and supportive
housing in the City. No additional environmental review is required.
Prepared by: Warren Morelion, AICP
Acting Community Development Director
Approved by: Thomas P. Evans
Interim City Manager
Attachments:
1. Ordinance No. CC- 2012 -_ approving Zone Code Amendment No. 2012 -03.
a. Exhibit'A'
2. Exhibit'B' — Existing CM Zones (11 X 17 Color Exhibit distributed in Council packets)
3. Exhibit 'C' — Business District Land Use Map (11 X 17 Color Exhibit distributed in packets)
4. Exhibit 'D' — General Plan Compatibility Matrix
5. Excerpted Draft Minutes of the October 2, 2012 Planning Commission Hearing
6. Planning Commission Staff Report for October 2, 2012
a. Exhibit 'E' — Exterior and interior photos of Union Station Homeless Services, a sampling
of shelter and housing in Pasadena, CA (Color exhibits distributed in Council packets)
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APPENDIX B
GENERAL PLAN /ZONING COMPATIBILITY MATRIX
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CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE
PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES OF OCTOBER 2, 2012
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Morsch called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Chairman Morsch led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Present: Chairman Morsch
Vice Chairperson O'Neal
Commissioner Blake
Commissioner Gray
Absent: Commissioner Jo
Also present: Acting Community
Director Seumalo, Senior Planner
Attorney Leibold, and Office Speci<
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Recommendation
p,ment Director,,
itt Planning Co
D ITEMS— 3 MI
Public Works
Donahoe, City
Approve a resolution recommending to the City Council approval of Zone
Code Amendment No. 2012 -03, modifying the City of Lake Elsinore
Municipal Code, Title 17 — Zoning, to add "Emergency Shelter',
"Transitional" and "Supportive Housing" to Chapter 17.08 — Definitions,
and to add these uses as permitted within various chapters, as required by
the State of California Senate Bill 2, as shown in attached Exhibit 'A" —
Emergency Shelter Ordinance.
Page 25 of 33
City of Lake Elsinore
Planning Commission Regular Meeting
Minutes of October 2, 2012
Page 2 of 3
Planning Consultant Donahoe presented the staff report. Commissioner Blake
asked how the facility is operated. Planning Consultant Donahoe stated the
Union Station services in Pasadena are contracted out and it is a non - profit
organization with many volunteers.
Planning Consultant Donahoe stated that Commissioner Jordan sent in three
questions: 1) Development Standards are proposed only for the Emergency
Shelter use and that there were no Development Standards proposed by staff for
the transitional and supportive housing. Please explain. 2) What is to keep the
homeless from loitering around the Emergency Shelter during the day? 3) Will
the facilities be offered to abused men or women of domestic violence?
Planning Consultant Donahoe addressed all of
to the Commission for the record:
1. Development stds for Transitional air
specifies that T and S shall be trea'(eo
the same development stds and`
hsg types in the same zone. (This
Report, Background. Commission's
both from a specific zone.,: ;,
2. Loitering during daytime hours,-
attending training, or working '
and vouchers distributed from fl
clients to stand In II"' R Q obtain a
security program could =include <
loitering at tlieSheiteros in the s�
Jordan's questions
Supportive Housing — SB 2
as residential use's subject to
'rictions that apply to similar
is .stated on Page 1 of Staff
option is to eliminate one or
objective is to` "have clients in school,
tke Prppeddres are handled off -site,
)catlon)'there would be no need for
for the night. The Management Plan
ne reconnaissance that discourages
nuing neighborhood.
3. The Shelter and T S housing are designed for the homeless. Should
abused victims be horless, they would be eligible and would have
access to speclfjq progfVf'§ that assist them. They would be subject to
thitsame IimltatlQlas regarding length of stay as other homeless individual.
Vice ChairmansY,,O'Neal asked that, although he is in favor of the homeless
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shelters, who is-! oingfo pay for them because the City is not in a position to
incur any of the cos�s�to run them?
Planning Consultant Donahoe answered that this is not a proposal for the City to
build a shelter. It is a proposal to provide the opportunity for a developer, non-
profit organization or an association to apply for a shelter. Vice Chairman O'Neal
asked if the City is following State Law. Planning Consultant Donahoe stated
that the City is complying with State Law, Senate Bill (SB2).
Commissioner Blake asked the City Attorney to address the SB2 requirement.
City Attorney Leibold explained SB2. Commissioner Blake stated that he was
impressed that staff visited some of the facilities. He indicated that he
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City of Lake Elsinore
Planning Commission Regular Meeting
Minutes of October 2, 2012
Page 3 of 3
understands that we need to take care of people that are in need. He asked if
the law states that homeless shelters are allowed to be as close as 300 feet from
other homeless shelters. Planning Consultant Donahoe confirmed.
Commissioner Blake stated that it seems very close in a major metropolitan area.
Ron Hewison of the Elsinore H.O.P.E. Organization addressed the Commission.
He stated that they have 250 volunteers that help feed those in need and also
feed 1,400 families. Their mission is to help the homeless but also to proactively
work on homelessness prevention. Chairman Morsh commended him for his
work. Commissioner Blake stated that since the zoning has been approved,
does a project like this need to go through a design review> such as any
other development. Planning Consultant Donahoe stated -,- that `it will be the same
as a land use application and will follow the same plarl,hAt,procedures.
Commissioner Gray stated that this opens the
and appropriate.
that is needed
Vice Chairman O'Neal commended Mr
Chairman Morsch stated that this facility will
district.
Motion by Commissioner Gray and s
approve Resolution No. 2012 -32, a Re:
the City of Lake Elslnoe California, rx
Amendment No. 2p,12 -03 modifying th€
Title 17 — Zoning,," add "U ergency
Housing" to Chapt 1,,7 u Definitiom
within various chapters, as requi�;ed py
Motion Dasg� `
for his. work.
well within the commercial
ed by Vice Chairman O'Neal to
in- - of-. , the 'Planning Commission of
iendg approval of Zoning Code
of Lake Elsinore Municipal Code,
:r," "Transitional" and "Supportive
I adding these uses as permitted
State of California Senate Bill 2;
There been no further ,business to come before the Planning Commission,
Chairman M'
0 fsj h adjour"e' d the meeting at 9:08 p.m.
The Lake Elsinore►anning Commission will adjourn to a regular meeting to be
held on Tuesday, October 16, 2012, at 6:00 p.m. to be held at the Cultural Center
located at 183 N. Main Street, Lake Elsinore, CA 92530.
Attest:
Warren Morelion
Acting Community Development Director
Rick Morsch, Chairman
City of Lake Elsinore
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CI TY OF .�
,LADE tjLSMORE
DP-EAm EXTPEME
REPORT TO PLANNING COMMISSION
TO: HONORABLE CHAIRMAN
AND MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
FROM: WARREN MORELION, AICP
ACTING COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
DATE: OCTOBER 2, 2012
SUBJECT: ZONE CODE AMENDMENT NO. 2012 -03 - MODIFYING THE CITY OF
LAKE ELSINORE MUNICIPAL CODE, TITLE 17 — ZONING, TO ADD
"EMERGENCY SHELTER," "TRANSITIONAL," AND "SUPPORTIVE
HOUSING" TO CHAPTER 17.08 — DEFINITIONS, AND ADDING
THESE USES AS PERMITTED WITHIN VARIOUS CHAPTERS, AS
REQUIRED BY THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA SENATE BILL 2.
Background
The City of Lake Elsinore adopted an update to its General Plan on December 13, 2011
that included an updated Housing Element for the period July 1, 2008 to June 30, 2014
in compliance with applicable laws and California Department of Housing and
Community Development guidelines. Goal #3 of the City's Housing Element states that
the City shall assist in the development of adequate housing to meet the needs of its
citizenry including a shelter for its homeless population. Senate Bill 2 specifies that the
City shall update its zoning ordinance to 1) identify a zone or zones to permit an
emergency shelter by right, and 2) allow transitional and supportive housing to be
treated as residential uses subject to the same development standards and restrictions
that apply to similar housing types in the same zone. Both directives are to be
completed within one year of the adoption of the Housing Element, or December 13,
2012.
Project Description
Zone Code Amendment No. 2012 -03 defines "Emergency Shelter," "Transitional" and
"Supportive Housing" consistent with State law (SB 2).
Identification of Appropriate Zones
The Amendment identifies the City's Commercial Manufacturing (CM) and General
Manufacturing (M2) Districts as appropriate zones for the siting of emergency shelters.
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Zone Code Amendment No. 2012 -03
October 2, 2012
Page 2 of 4
The Amendment also identifies various residential districts for the siting of transitional
and supportive housing projects as follows:
ZONING DISTRICT
TRANSITIONAL HSG
SUPPORTIVE HSG
RMR — Rural Mountainous
X
RR — Rural Residential
X
RE — Estate Single Family
X
RH — Hillside Single Family
X
R1 — Single Family
X
R2 — Medium Density
X
X
R3 — High Density
X
X
RMU — Residential Mixed Use
X
X
MC — Mobilehome Community
X
CMU — Commercial Mixed Use
X
X
The City's Density Bonus Ordinance may be applied to a transitional or supportive
housing project where appropriate.
Discussion & Analysis
The City's Homeless Population.
The 2011 County of Riverside Homeless Count revealed a population of approximately
6,203 homeless county -wide, of which 2 %, or 113 individuals are on City of Lake
Elsinore streets on a given night.
Use and Development Standards
Zone Code Amendment No. 2012 -03 provides regulations for Emergency Shelter use
and development in accordance with Section 3 (4)(A)(i) thru (viii) of SB 2 which allows
for certain objective standards. The purpose of such regulations is to ensure that
shelters do not adversely impact adjacent parcels or the surrounding neighborhood, and
to ensure that development occurs in a manner that protects the health, safety and
general welfare of nearby residents and businesses while providing for the housing
needs of the homeless.
To address the special needs of homeless individuals, the following use standards for
an emergency shelter are proposed:
1. An emergency shelter shall contain a maximum of 50 beds.
2. The shelter shall operate only from 5:00 pm to 8:00 am.
3. The objective of the shelter is to assist clients in obtaining permanent housing,
income and services.
4. Residency at the shelter is limited to a maximum of 180 days.
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Zone Code Amendment No. 2012 -03
October 2, 2012
Page 3 of 4
To ensure compatibility with adjacent properties and uses, the following use and
development standards are proposed:
1. The shelter shall have a written Management Plan that details staffing, training
and qualifications, neighborhood outreach, transportation, security, volunteers
and donation procedures, intake screening, treatment programs, and emergency
plans.
2. Attention to the size and location of interior and exterior waiting areas shall be
included in the design of the facility.
3. Separation between shelters shall be a minimum of 300 feet.
4. Exterior security lighting and appropriate off - street parking are required.
The City's CM and M2 Zones
CM and M2 zones are limited to the Business District of the City. Exhibit 'B' shows three
existing locations of CM zoning, totaling 54.33 acres:
• At the southwest and southeast corner of Riverside Drive and Collier
Avenue
• Along the south side of Collier Avenue between Central Avenue and
Chaney
• On the north side of the 1 -15, east of 2 nd Street in the recently approved
Third Street Annexation which became effective September 22, 2012.
Additional properties may be considered for the CM zone during Phase II of the
Consistency Zoning Project, tentatively scheduled for public hearings during the first
quarter of 2013. CM zoning will be recommended in the Business Professional and
Limited Industrial General Plan designations only under special circumstances, as noted
on the General Plan Compatibility Matrix.
Exhibit 'C' is a copy of the Business District Land Use Map from the General Plan. The
expanse of Limited Industrial designations indicate where the M2 zoning may be
implemented during the Phase 11 Consistency Zoning Project. It is anticipated that not all
of the Limited Industrial areas, totaling approximately 424 acres, will be recommended
for M2 zoning. Rather, a mix and transition of the M1 and M2 zones is likely.
The CM and M2 zones were selected because of their proximity to commercial centers
and main streets for transportation purposes. They are also proximate to entry-level
employment within the City's commercial- business - industrial sector.
Pasadena's Union Station Homeless Services
Staff visited the facilities operated by the City of Pasadena's Union Station Homeless
Services, which provide an outstanding continuum of care. The facilities include an
Intake Center, an Adult Center, a Family Center, Euclid Villas Transitional Housing, and
an Administrative Center. Exterior visuals of these facilities and their surrounding
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Zone Code Amendment No. 2012 -03
October 2, 2012
Page 4 of 4
1
neighborhoods will be presented during the Commission hearing. Interior photos have
been distributed with Commission packets (See Exhibit 'D'). Much of the use and
development standards proposed in this Amendment are a direct result of Staff's visit
and interview with Union Station's Director of Programs, research, and an interview with
a Riverside County Department of Public Social Services manager.
Environmental Determination
The City certified a Recirculated Program Environmental Impact Report (RP -EIR) for the
update to its General Plan. The proposed Zone Code Amendment No. 2012 -03 to the
City's Municipal Code implements the General Plan update and its Housing Element,
with the identification of appropriate zoning districts for siting of an emergency shelter,
transitional or supportive housing project. No additional environmental review is
required.
Recommendation
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission take the following action:
Approve Resolution No. PC 2012 -_ recommending to the City Council approval of
Zone Code Amendment No. 2012 -03, modifying the City of Lake Elsinore Municipal
Code, Title 17 — Zoning, to add "Emergency Shelter," "Transitional" and "Supportive
Housing" to Chapter 17.08 — Definitions, and to add these uses as permitted within
various chapters, as required by the State of California Senate Bill 2, as shown in
attached Exhibit 'A' — Emergency Shelter Ordinance.
Prepared by: Carole K. Donahoe, AICP
Project Planner
Approved by: Warren Morelion, AICP
Acting Community Development Director
Attachments
1. Resolution No. PC- 2012 - recommending that the City Council approve Zone Code
Amendment No. 2012 -03.
a. Exhibit W— Emergency Shelter Ordinance
2. Exhibit'B' — Existing CM Zones (11 X 17 Color Exhibit distributed in Commission packets)
3. Exhibit 'C' — Business District Land Use Map (11 X 17 Color Exhibit distributed in packets)
4. Exhibit'D' — General Plan Compatibility Matrix
5. Exhibit 'E' — Interior photos of Union Station Homeless Services facilities (Color exhibits
distributed in Commission packets).
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C ITY OF
LADE LSII`IOIZE
DREAM EXTREME
i^ n
REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR
AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: THOMAS P. EVANS
INTERIM CITY MANAGER
DATE: NOVEMBER 13, 2012
SUBJECT: ZONE CODE AMENDMENT NO. 2012 -03 - MODIFYING THE CITY OF
LAKE ELSINORE MUNICIPAL CODE, TITLE 17 — ZONING, TO ADD
"EMERGENCY SHELTER," "TRANSITIONAL HOUSING," AND
"SUPPORTIVE HOUSING" TO CHAPTER 17.08 — DEFINITIONS; TO
ADD EMERGENCY SHELTER AS A PERMITTED USE WITHIN THE
COMMERCIAL MANUFACTURING (CM) AND GENERAL
MANUFACTURING (M2) ZONES; AND TO ADD TRANSITIONAL AND
SUPPORTIVE HOUSING AS A PERMITTED USE WITHIN THE HIGH
DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (R3), RESIDENTIAL MIXED -USE (RMU) AND
COMMERCIAL MIXED -USE (CMU) ZONES; AS REQUIRED BY THE
STATE OF CALIFORNIA SENATE BILL 2. (CONTINUED FROM THE
CITY COUNCIL HEARING ON OCTOBER 23, 2012)
Recommendation
1. Waive further reading and introduce by title only: ORDINANCE NO. CC -2012-
1309 ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE LAKE ELSINORE MUNICIPAL CODE, TITLE 17 —
ZONING, ADDING "EMERGENCY SHELTER," 'TRANSITIONAL HOUSING," AND
"SUPPORTIVE HOUSING" TO CHAPTER 17.08 — DEFINITIONS, AND ADDING
THESE USES AS PERMITTED WITHIN VARIOUS CHAPTERS, by roll call vote.
Background
On October 23, 2012, the proposed Zone Code Amendment No. 2012 -03 was
considered by the City Council. The Council expressed concerns that approval of the
ordinance as proposed would allow transitional and supportive housing in all residential
zones, which could impact existing single - family areas. In addition, the Council was
concerned that the City would be serving homeless clients from other nearby cities by
allowing emergency shelters. The City Council elected to continue the item and directed
staff to narrow the areas in the residential zones that would allow transitional and
supportive housing.
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Zone Code Amendment No. 2012 -03
November 13, 2012
Page 2 of 2
Description of Revisions
Based on City Council direction, staff has revised the proposed Ordinance to limit
supportive and transitional housing to the High Density Residential (R -3), Residential
Mixed Use (RMU) and Commercial Mixed Use (CMU) zones. These zones are mainly
designated for multi - family residential units, which will limit the establishment of
supportive and transitional housing in single - family areas. Emergency shelters are
proposed only in the Commercial Manufacturing (CM) and General Manufacturing (M2)
zoning districts.
Fiscal Impact
None.
Environmental Determination
The City certified a Recirculated Program Environmental Impact Report (RP -EIR) for the
update to its General Plan. The proposed Zone Code Amendment No. 2012 -03
implements the General Plan update and its Housing Element, with the appropriate
opportunities for the development of emergency shelters, transitional and supportive
housing in the City. No additional environmental review is required.
Prepared by: Warren Morelion, AICP `c�
Acting Community Development Director
Approved by: Thomas Evans �'�
Interim City Mana
Attachments:
1. Ordinance No. CC- 2012 -1309 approving Zone Code Amendment No. 2012 -03.
a. Exhibit 'A'
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