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FOCUSED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT
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MAIN-PIER REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT
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on May 17, 1982 (Resolution No. 31)
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section
1.0 SUMMARY 1
2.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION 2
3.0 EXISTING ENVIRONMENT 4
4.0 SIGNIFICANT ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS, MITIGATION 5
MEASURES AND UNAVOIDABLE EFFECTS
' 5.0 ALTERNATIVES 14
6.0 SHORT-TERM VERSUS LONG-TERM EFFECTS 14
7.0 IRREVERSIBLE EFFECTS 1;
r 8.0 GR01h'7H INDUCING EFFECTS 15
9.0 INSIGNIFICANT EFFECTS 16
16.0 ORGANIZATIONS, PERSONS AND SOURCES CONSULTED 16
I APPENDIX A, LEGAL DESCRIPTION 17
I APPENDIX B, INITIAL STUDY 18 'fr
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1.0 SUMMARY
The proposed project consists of adoption of a proposed Redevelopment Plan for
th, 30-acre Main-Pier Redevelopment Project Area. The purpose of the plan is
to remove existing blight and improve the physical and economic well-being of
the City of Huntington Beach.
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The Redevelopment Plan as presently envision. + will provide for the
assemblage and sale of properties ant portions of properties to the
Redevelopment Agency. However, if owners in these parcels are desirous of
t participating in the project, such participation will be encouraged In
conformance with the Redevelopment Plan. The most alrect Impact to
property owners within the Project Area would be the displacement (except for
owner participants) resulting from implementation of the Redevelopment Plan.
This impact will be largely, attenuated with,the Agency's: (1) taking deliberate
steps to negotiate the purchase price of "properties to be acquired at fair
market value, (2) I►iitlating such negotiations as soon as practical both prior
and .subLequent to the adoption of the Redevelopment Plan, (3) providing
relocation advisory assistance and benefits to all who are ;displaced r and are
qua!l�ied for benefits, (4) . ensuring ample time for purchase of property to be
negotiated and sufficient time after to consummate the process of relocation,
and (5) keeping all concerned continuously apprised of the Agency's:progress
and its activities. Although the impact of relocation could be negative, Its
long-term impact is expected to be positive in that relocation will afford
businesses and residences In the Project Area a,unique opportunity to move to. a
more desirable location of their choice with little or no capital outlay necessary
from personal cash resources. The Impact from project implementation 'on
surrounding neighborhoods is also expected to be positive over the long term.
Construction of modem well-planned public, commerctal,.office and residential
developments will provide an economic and aesthetic ImpeWs to the
surrounding areas. Furthermore, in achieving such development; existing
blighting Influences will be irradieated from within the Project Area.
Althouc� the project will afford substantial benefits to the community over the }
long . term, It is possible that In the short term existing neighborhoods `
surrounding the Project Area could experience certain negative Impacts during
the construction period resulting from heavier truck traffic, noise and dust. t
However, these impacts will be mitigated by confining construction ind
trucking activities to daylight hours an-,' by requiring spray watering as
necessary to control the Impact of dust. r.
Over the long term, positive impacts to surrounding neighborhoods will result In
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development of modern and well-designed facilities which will have eliminated 'I
the blighting conditions of the Projcct Area while enhancing the total soclel and
economic vitality of the City of Hurnirogton Beach.
As presently envisioned, It is the desire of the Agency to construct ,}
approximately 300 new residential units end 11000,000 square feet of
commercial and offices. The total value of improvements could exceed
$1500000,000.
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Based upon this proposed activity and the condition of commercial buildings and
existing housing, the Agency anticipates the relocation of approximately 25
residences and 40 businesses.
The precise layout of new development, displacement phasing and level of
activity is Impossible to predict at this time. As development proposals come
before the Agency,•environmental evaluation will be conducted If required by
C.E.O.A. The generalized Impacts of an additional net 300 residential units and
a net 11000,000 square feet of new commercial/office development Is discussed
In further detail In this report.
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2.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION
2.1 Introduction
This Focused Environmental Impact,Report (EIR) has been prepared pursuant to ;f
the State EIR Guidelines for the Main-Pier- Redevelopment Plan. This EIR Is '
intended, to,provide decision makers with useful information on the Impact of
the proposed Redevelopment Plan;:prior to adoption, of the plan . by , the
Huntington Beach City Council. Individual projects undertaken In implementing
the proposed Redevelopment Plan will be subject to further environmental
evaluation In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970.
2.2 Project Location 1:
The proposed project Is located in the City of Huntington,Beach approximately E
26 mile southeast of downtown Los Angeles (refer to Figure' 1). The proposed
Maln-Pier Redevelopment Project as selected by the Huntington Beach City
Planning Commission consists of approzlmatoly 30 acres as shown in Figure 2
and as legally described In Appendix A.
2.3 Project Objectives
As outlined in the proposed Redevelopment Plan, the objectives are:
Eliminating blighting lrfluences, Including . deteriorating buildings,
Incompatible and uneconomic land uses, Inadequate public.Improvements, f
obsolete structures and other physical, economic and social deficiencies;
Improve the overall appearance of existing buildings, streets, parking
areas and other facilitles, public and private; and assure that all buildings,
new and old, are safe for persons and businesses to occupy.
- Encouraging existing owners, businesses and tenants within the Project
Area to participate In the redevelopment activities, thus sustaining the
existing commercial base.
- Providing adequate parcels and required public improvements so as to
encourage new construction by private enterprise, thereby providing the 1
City of Huntington Beach with an improved economic base.
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Mitigating d,3velopment limitations which have resultod-in the lack of
( proper utilizat Ion of the Project Area to such an extent that they
constitute a serious physical, social and economic burden on the
community which cannot reasonably be expected to be reversed or
alleviated by private enterprise acting alone.
- Providing adequate public improvements, public facilities, open spaces
i and utilities which cannot be remedied by private or governmental action
without redevelopment.
Providing construction and employment opportunties In the development
of these facilities and by providing employment opportunities In the
operation of the proposed public and commercial facilities.
Implementing the construction or reconstruction of adequate streets,
curbs, gutters, street lights, storm drains and other Improvements as
necessary to maintain the Project Area as a master-planned development
and to correct existing environmental deficiencies.
- Establishing development criteria and controls for the permitted uses • :.
-Ithin the Project Area in accordance with. modern, and competitive
development practices, thus assuring the highest design standards and
environmental quality.
R Providing for relocation assistance and benefits to Project Area
i - residences which may be displaced, In accordance with the provisions of : {
the Community Redevelopment Law and the government code of the
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2.4 Profe`ct lmhlementatlon ;
To implement the proposed project, the Huntington Beach 'Redevelopment '
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Agency is proposing the following activities within the Main-Pier Project Area:
- Acquisition and sale of property.
- Participation by owners, businesses and tenants through the Improvement
of their properties or through other opportunities to participate in this or
other redevelopment projects.
•- Relocation assistance to displaced residential and nonresidential .
occupants as required by low.
- Development of better parking, landscaping and public improvement
concepts and facilities.
- Demolition, clearance of properties acquired, provide ' public
Improvements, building and r-Re preparation.
- Other actions as appropriat%s, including, but not limited to, actions to
assist property owners, Businesses and tenants in the Improvements of
their preperties to carry out the objectives of the Redevelopment Plan.
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The land uses, layout of principal streets, population densities and building
Intensities and standards which are proposed as the basis for the redevelopment
of the Project Area ere generally as follows:
2.4.1 Land Uses
s - Commercial. Principal uses would include visitor-serving retail and office.
- Residential. Primarily high density residential uses including
conddominium development.
- Community Facilities. Reconstruction of the City pier, public parking,
street improvements and park areas.
2.4.2 Principal Streets
Principal streets within the Project Area will be the existing street system.
Local street improvements or vacations will be made for each particular
development.
2.4 3 Population Densities
Population densities will conform to the ,General, Plan as follows: 25-35
dwelling units per gross acre for High Density Residential development.
2.4.4 Building Intensities
All commercial, office and residential uses throughout the.Pcoj^ct Area shall
conform to or exceed minimum standards of the Huntington Beach Municipal
Code and the final Redevelopment Plan approved and adopted by the
Redevelopment Agency and the City Council.
2.4.5 Standards
Mlnlmuri standards for the Project Aroa Include current specifications for
public works construction, building codes, zoning *and subdivieion regulations and
all other applicable local, county and state regulations.
2.5 Project Duration
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Except for the nondiscrimination and nonsegregation provisions which shall run
in perpetuity, the provisions of thin plan shall be effective and the provisions of r�
other documents formulated pursuant to this plan may be'made effective for 35
years from the date of adoption of this plan by the City. Council. Eminent
Domain proceedings shall be limited to 12 years from adoption of the plsn. i l
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3.0 EXISTING ENVIRONMENT
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The existing environment for the City of Huntington Beach is well documented
in the Huntington Beach General Plan, the Huntington Beach Chamber of
Commerce Community.Profile,:the Huntington Beach Miscellaneous Historical '
Data and several previous environmental Impact reports all of which are on file 1
with the City of Huntington Beach Planning Department.
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4.0 SIGNIFICANT ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS MITIGATION MEASURES AND
UNAVOIDABLE E FECTS
This section of the Focused Envlronmeni:al Impact Report will examine the
general impacts of the proposed Redevelopment Project and the more specific
Impacts of the type of dovelopmenth"evelopmant that is presently envisioned
by the Agency. As previously indicated, Individual projects that are
Implemented over the next several years will be subject to further
environmental evaluation in accordance with C.E.G.A.
4.1 General Impacts of Redevelopment
As stated In the Preliminary Plan for the Main-Pier Redevelopment Proj,,ct, the
j general Impact union the residents of the Project Area and on the surrounding
neighborhood will be beneficial because (1) .blIghted;areas will, be replaced or
rehabilitated, (2) relocation'of businesses and residents when'necessery will be
! in compliance with local.r and state regulations, and (3) there wlll be an
upgrading of certain public lands and structure. The proposed development will
! result•In the loss of oxisting'open land. However, as'described cbove, this loss
would not.constitute a significant impact as the development will he consistent
} with present zoning and the witicipated uses will be beneficial to the
community.
In..addltlun to these Items discussed in the Pceli 14ary Plan, the Proposed
Redevelopment Plan will beneficially Impact the Project Area by:
t - Providing additional decent, safe and sanitary housing to the aulating
stock Within the City of Huntington Beach.
Providing adequate parcels and required public Improvements so as to
A encourage,new construction by private enterprise, thereby providing the
City of Huntington Beach with a stronger economic base.
• Mitigating development limitations ,which have resulted"In the lack of
proper utilization of the Project Area to such an extent that,it causes a
serious physical, social and economic burden on the community which '=
ii cannot reasonably be expected to be reversed"nr alleviated by private
enterprise acting alone.
- Providing construction and employment opportunities In the development ;F,z
of new housing and commercial facilities and by providing employment
opportunities In the operation of these facilities.
! - Implementing the construction or reconstruction of adequate streets,
curbs; gutters, street lights, storm drains and other improvements as
i� necessary to maintain the Project Area 3s a master-planned development.
! - Establishing development criteria and controls for the permitted reuses
within the Project Area in accordance with modem competitive
development practices.
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Thj Redevelopment Plan as presently envisioned will provide for the
assemblage and sale of properties and portions of properties to the
Redevelopment Agency. However, if owners in .these parcels are desirous o'
participating ln,,the project, such participation will be encouraged in
conformance with, the Redevelopment Plan. The most direct Impact 'to
property owners'within the Project Area would be the displacement (except for
owner participants) resulting from,implementation of the Redevelopment Plan.
This Impact will'be largely, attenuated with the Agency's: (1) taking deliberate
steps to negotiate the, purchase price of properties to be acgilred at fair
market value*, (2) Initiating such negotiations as soon as practical both,.prior )
and. subsequent to the adoption° of the Redevelopment Plan, (3). providing
.relocation advisory assistance and benefits to all who are displaced and are
qualified for benefits, (4) ensuring ample time for purchase of property to be
negotiated and sufficient time after to consummate the process of,relocation,
and. (5) . keeping all concerned continuously apprised of the Agency's progress
and itg activities, (6) establishing;a-business retention program. Although the
Impact of relocation could be negative, its long4erin Impact le expected-to'be '
positiveAn that relocation will offord residences and,businesses In 'the Project
Area a-unique opportunity to move to.a more desirable location of their choice
with Iitt1e or no capital outlay necessary from personal or business, cash
resources. The impact., from_ project . Implementation on. . surrounding
neighborhoods Is alto expected to be positive over the long term. Development 4
of modern, well-planned commercial and residential developments will provide
an economic and aesthetic impetus to the surrounding areas. Furthermore, in
achieving such development, existing blighting Influences wili be Irradicatad
from within tho Project Area.
Although tha project will afford substantial benefits to the community gver,,the
long term, It Is possible that In the short term existing neighborhoods E'
surrounding'the Project Area could experience,cectai�n'negative Impacts during i 'r
the constructlon porlod resulting from heavier truck,,trafflc, noise and dust.
However, these impacts will be .mitigated by confining construction and
trucking -activities to daylight hours and by requiring spray' watering as
necessary to control the impact of dust. Over the long term, positive'Impacts :
to surrounding .neighborhoods will result In development of modem and `
well designed facilities.which will.have eliminated the blighting conditions of
the Project Area while enhancing the total social and economic vitality of the
City of Huntington Beach.
* Under m[Went Domain Law (1263.320), fair market value of the property taken Is the
highest price on the date,cf valuation that would be agreed to by a seller, being willing
to sell but under no particular or urgent necessity for so doing, or obliged to sell and a
buyer, being ready, willing and able to buy but under no particular necessity for so
doing; each dealing.with the other with full knowledge of all,the purposes for which the
property Is reasonably adaptable and available. When the Agency purchases property,I it
usually will pay cash.. This Is of additional benefit to potential displacees when
compared to today's "creative financing" type of transaction, where the seller usually
ends up receiving monthly payments on a part of their equity. Sellers usually have one
additional year to purchase comparable property before they are required to pay capital
-gains tax, because most redevelopment transactions, while negotiated, are still subject
to eminent :iomain.
No proposed redevelopment of the Project conforms to the Huntington Beach
General Plan. The proposed land uses of the Redevelopment Plan conform to
and greatly enhance the Implementation of the General Plan and its goals and
objectives which have guided the development of the City slace Its adoption.
4.2 5 e�cific_lmpacts of Presently Envisioned Redevelopment Activities
As presently envisioned, it Is the desire of the Agency to construct, or cause
the construction of, approximately 300 new residential units and to assist In"tho
creation of approximately 10000,000 square feet of new commercial/office
development. The total value of Improvements would be approximately
$150,0009000.
j Based upon this proposed activity and the condition of existing buildings, the
Agency anticipates the relocation of approximately 25 residences and 40
1 businesses.
The 'precise location of new development, displacement phasing and;level of
activity is Impossible to predict at this time. As development proposals come
beforo;;the Agency, individual environmental evaluations will bs conducted as
required , by C.E.O.A. The generalized impacts of an additional .net 300
residential units and a net 19000,000 square feet of new commercial/office
development can be summarized as follows:
*Residential - 300 Units
- 1,900 vehicle trips per day increase
500 parking spaces Increase
- 45,000 gallons of sewerage'per day Increase c�
58,000 gal�ons•of.water per,day Increase
- 1,000 pounds of solid waste per day increase Gr
- 130 potential maximum student Increase
*Commercial%Office - 1,000,000 Square Feet
- 4,000,vehicle trips per day increase
- 2,750 parking spaces Increase
- 10,000 gallons of sewerage per day increase '
- •100,000 gallons of water per day Increase
- 5,000 pounds of solid waste per day Increase
A population increase of 900 will probably require the addition of approximately
1 fireman and.related equipment, I policeman and related equipment,•may
require additional educational facilities and may require the addition of sewer
and water facilities. Many of.the costs for providing Increased services could
be provided by the Redevelopment.Agency. It is anticipated that substantial
( changes will be, required In the traffic and circulation system, the water and
sewer system and in the solid waste management system. The proposed project
( would generate about 3,000 pounds of emission per day. More detailed
i information will be required prior to implementation of Individual development w
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* Estimates have been prepared by Michael Wagner and Associates using standard usage
factors for the proposed land uses.
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Although It Is Impossible to project specific activities, It is presently envisioned
that Agency assistance wili be required to :mplement up to 300 residential
units, and up to 1,000,000 square feet of commercial/office development.
Removal of 25 residential units and 40 businesses will result in a substantial
amount of solid waste which will require disposal. This waste material will
probably be taken to the transfer facility and then trucked to the Orange
County Landfill.
# 4.3 Mitigation Measures
The proposed Redevelopment plan Is a means to mitigate the impact of blight
in the Project Area and Improve the social, environmental and economic
conditions In the City. While the project is beneficial, minor adverse Impacts
may occur. The following list of mitigation measures are offered at this stage
of the redevelopment process:
4.3.1 Future -development will be constructed In accordance with provisions of the
Uniform Building Code which governs construction: relative to seismic
movement. Onsite grading and earth removal will be performed to the
satisfactlon of the Huntington Beach Building Code. Grading, soil, compaction,
erosion of soils, geologic hazards or similar hazards will be governed by the
proper engineering standards and controls of the City of Huntington Beach. No
unusual mitigating measures beyond the regular controls of the Cit/ are
!� proposed at this time.
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As mitigating measures, the Agency will encourage improved circulation, the
extension and improvement of major arterials, bus and carpool usage, energy
conservation, bike routes, paths and open space and green areas.
4.3.3 Water
Development as proposed by the Redevelopment Plan will create an additional
demand for water. The anticipated demand for water can be accommodated by
the existing major water lines. However, higher intensity development may
require expanding capacity and improving local street mains. An snalysis of
additional water line capacity will not be undertaken until a more specific
Indication of actual site development plans occur. No specific mitigation
measures are proposed at this time.
4.3.4 Plant Life
The project will remove no significant vegetation since none Is In existence.
Landscaping will negate the Impact of providing an urban land use on currently
vacant and redeveloped property. Landscaping Is anticipated to be in excess of j
City standards.
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4.3.5 Animal Life
The Project Area is not known to be a significant animal (or wildlife) habitat.
Landscaping of the Project Area at the time of redevelopment can be expected
to enhance a suitable habitat for birds associated with urban areas.
4.3.6 Noise
Noise levels in the vicinity of the Project Area are not' expected to increase
significantly. Normal construction of building Is anticipated to provide a
minimum outside-to-Inside attenuation of 22dBA which will reduce the Inside
noise to a level approachtng 45dBA. No additional mitigatinn measures beyond
the requirements of the Uniforir. Building Code and the City's Noise Ordinance
will be required.
Noise from traffic within the Project Area will be reduced because of
' Agency/City Improvements to road surfacing, traffic control equipment and
I removal of mixed.land uses. In addition, implementation of Section 27160 (a)of
the California Vehicle Code for auto and truck manufacturers will result in a
decrease In noise levels from engines and tires; by 1987 all vehicles must be tit
levels below 70 dBA.
4.3.7 1-19tt and Glare
Landscaping will "soften" the visual i'm pct of the possible light and glare
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resulting from the redevelopment f the Project Area. Landscaping plans for
each redevelopment proposal will be prepared by developers for approval by the
Huntington Beach Redevelopment Agency and the City Council. The City will
also exercise sign control and architectural control ever the new development
In the Project Area.
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4.3.8 Land Use
As previously stated, the land uses of the Project Area are proposed to be �#
redeveloped to mitigate blighted conditions. Existing residential dovelopment
will be buffered from proposed commercial developments through "development
transition zones" which reflect greater compatibility of uses to mitigate 2ny ' ?
potential conflict from adjacent uses. { '
4.3.9 Natural Resources L
Wherever feasible, existing structures and Improvements that are scheduled
demolition will be recycled to conserve on the consumption of natural resource. tff
4.3.10 Risk of Upset
No significant hazard of explosion or hazardous substances Is anticipated. No,-
mitigation measures are proposed at this time.
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It Is doubtful that the additional population growth caused as a result of this ;
project will be substantially great enough to create a significant adverse Impact
to the City.
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With regard to the displacement of persons and families, relocation assistance
will be provided.
Relocation Assistance. The Agency shall assist all businesses and persons
including families and others) displaced from the project by the Agency
In finding other locations and facilities. Should acquisition of occupied
residences and businesses be necessary to carry out the project, persons
and businesses dI:.placed shall be assisted by the Agency in finding decant,
safe and sanitary buildings and homes; within their financial means; In
reasonably convenient locations; and as otherwise suitable to their needs.
The Agency is authorized to provide housing inside or outside the Project
Area for those persons displaced as a result of redevelopment activities.
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- Relocation Payments. The Agency shall make relocation payments to
businesses and persons (including families and others) displaced by the !
project, for moving expenses for which reimbursement or compensation Is
not otherwise made. In addition, the Agency will reimburse owners for
certain settlement costs Incurred in the sale of their property to the
Agency, and, make additional relocation payments to those eligible
therefor. Such relocation payments shall be made pursuant to Agency
rules and regulations and the 'relocation provisions of the Government
Code of the State of California. The Agency may make such other
payments as may be appropriate and for which funds are available. The
Agency shall make every effort to relocate businesses, individuals and i
families within the City of Huntington Beach.
Temporary Relocation Housinq. The Agency Is authorized to provide
tempurary relocation housing on cleared sites within the Project Area.
Such action by the Agency will be to provide additional safe, standard and
decent relocation housing resources for families and businesses within the t'
Project Area prior to permanent disposition and development of such
cleared sites. If feasible and desirable, the Agency may also utilize sites '.
outside the Project Aren for providing relocation housing resources. The .:
Agency is also authorized to- provide temporary relocation housing In
houses acquired by the Agency that are being held for sale and/or
rehabilitation.
4.3.12 Housing. Not less than 20 percent of all taxes which are allocated to the
Agency pursuant to Section 33670 shall be used by the Agency for the purposes
of increasing and improving the community's supply of housing for persons and
families of low or moderate Income, as defined In the Health and Safety Code
Section 41056, and very low households, as defined it Section 410679 unless one
of the following findings are made:
That no need exists in the community, the provision of which would
benefit the Project Area to improve or Increase the supply of housing for
persons and families of low or moderate income households; or
That some stated percentage, less than 20 percent, of the taxes which are
allocated to the Agency pursuant to Section 33671) is sufficient to meet
such housing needs; or
That a substrntial effort to meet low and moderate income housing needs
in the community Is being made, and that this effort Including the
obligation of funds currently available for the benefit of the community
from state, luwul and federal sources for low and moderate Income
housing ainne or In combinatlo:, with the taxes allocated, u,-%der this
section, is equivalent in impact to the funds otherwise required to be set
aside pursuant to this section. The City Council of the City shall consider
the need that can be reasonably foreseen because of displacement of
persons of low or moderate Income or very low Income households from
within'or adjacent to the Project Area, because of inerbased employment
opportunities, or because of any other direct or Indirect result of
Implementation of the Redevelopment Plan.
4.3,13 Transportation/Circulation
Redevelopment will assist In providing adequate Interior :nd axterior
circulation to serve the Project. Area which will result in Improved traffic flow
and provide improved access and additional parking. Alteration of streets,
parking and other mitigating devices will be necessary to accommodate the
anticipated increase in traffic flow.
4.3.14 Public Services
Ne mitigation measures are proposed at this time. However, additional
manning of such services as fire protection, building Inspections and police
j i"rotection, etc. will be necessary to maintain the same level of service that
now exists.
4.3.15 Energy '
The following energy conservation measures are recommended for the now
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- Use of as much solar and alternate energy as is feasible.
Open goo lighting should not be used in public or private buildings.
- Electric lights should be strategically placed to maximize their
efficiency. Their size and power consumption should be minimized as
much as possible. Si
- Electrical heating in public and private structures should be discouraged. '• �:.�•,
Solar assisted heating systems should be encouraged 2.
- Reflecting and/or Insulating glass should be used In structures where
windows are not shaded by exterior architectural projections or mature .
plants.
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4.3.16 Utilities
No mitigation measures are proposed at this time.
4.3.17 Human Health
No mitigation measures are proposed at this time. However, It should be noted
that human health conditions for Huntington Bearh residents will be improved
by being relocated into housing that Is decent, oaf s and sanitary.
4.3.18 Aesthetics
Architecture and landscbping site plans will bo approved by the City.
- Incompatible Uses. No use or structure which by reason or appearance,
tra c, smoke, glare, noise, odor or similar factor would be Incompatible
with the surrounding areas, structures or uses shall be permitted In any
part of the Project Aron.
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- Subdivision or Consolidation of Parcels. Parcels in the Project Area, '
Including any parcels retained by a participant, will not be subdivided or
consolidated without the prior approval of the Agency. i
- Limitation of Building Density. The number of buildings in the Project
Area will be consistent with building Intensities permitted pursuant to
existing local ordinances for the City of Huntington Beach and ;:his Plan.
- Limitation on Type, Size and Height of Buildings. The height, type and
size of buildings shall be limited by applicable state statutes and local
zoning, building and other applicable codes and ordinances and this Plan.
Where a conflict exists between such local codes and ordinances and
specific provisions of this Plan, the Plan shall supersede.
- Open Space, Landsca in and Parkin . The approximate amount of open
space to be provided in the Project Area Is the total of all areas which i.
will be In the public right-of-way, the public grounds, the open space
around buildings, and all other amounts of outdoor areas not permitted
through limits an land coverage by the Plan to be covered by buildings.
Landscaping plans where new construction occurs shall be submitted to
the Agency for review and approval to ensure appropriateness and
optimum use of living plant material.
Within the Project Area, both public and private streets and public and
private parking shall be provided for in each development consistent with
or exceeding City codes and ordinances in effect from time to time. Any
private streets' or off-street parking must also comply with regulations
imposed by the Redevelopment Plan.
Light, Air and Privacy. in all areas, sufficient space shall be maintained
between buildings and structures to provide adequate light, air and
privacy.
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Signs. Signs which create hazards or unsightly appearance by protruding,
overBanging, blinking, flashing, showing animation or other such fimilar
conditions shall not be permitted in the Project Area. The Agency shall
permit only those signs necessary for identification of buildings, premises,
uses and productR associated with the land parcel Involved. All signs shall
be submitted to the Agency and the City, as appropriate, for review and
approval.
4.3.19 Recreation
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No mitigation measures are proposed at this time.
4.3.20 Archeological/Historical
Should archeological artifacts be encountered during construction, a quallfled
individual will be retained to investigate the significance of the items, catalog
and remove same for further study and preservation. No other mitigation
measures are propmad.
4.3.21 Development Standards
- New,Construction. All construction In the Project Area shall comply with
all appl cable state and local laws in effect from time to time including,
but not necessarily limited to, fire, building, electrical, heating, grading,
plumbing, sign and zoning codes of the City of Huntington Beach.
- Rehabilitation and Retention of Existing Conforming Uses_. Any existing
structures within the Project Area which meet the standards for
rehabilitation may be repaired, altered, reconstructed or rehabilitated, if.
necessary, In such manner that will meet the following requirements:
° Be safe, sanitary and sound In all physical respects. :
° Shall conform to the seismic requirements and the rehabilitation
requirements of the Building Code of Huntington Beach. to
° Shall ronform to the Fire Code for the City of Huntington Beach.
° Shall be comparable in appearance to the architecture of the on-site
proposed new structures.
4.4 Unavoidable Effects
The proposed project should improve the community's overall economic
situation and, as a result, bring, about more job opportunities, Increase
population and provide a higher quality of life, for the residents of Huntington
Beach. These factors, in turn, will place a greater demand on the City's water,
sewer, power and land resources, as well as contribute to air and noise pollution.
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The Implementation of the Plan will result in the clearance of selected
commercial and housing structures, the construction of new multi-family
housing- and commercial buildings; the pavement of streets and additional
parking lots; and the development of other facilities that will probably result In
Increased rainfall runoff.
During the course of Implementing the project, there will be some temporary
disruption to normal activities due to construction. Construction, as well as the
provision of public improvements, will result in the utilization of certain
natural resources, such as sand, gravel, petroleum and lumber.
Implementation of the proposed Redevelopment Plan will result in the
acquisition of certain property and the relocation of owners and tenants.
5.0 ALTERNATIVES
5.1 No Project
The "no project" alternative would allow the Project Area to continue In a
blighted condition for an Indefinite period. The application of existing federal, I
state and local funds Is not adequate to significantly prevent existing
deterioration or to significantly improve existing conditions. i
5.2 Smaller Project Area
Designation of a smaller project area will not achieve the objectives of the
Redevelopment Plan or eliminate the blighted conditions.
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5.3 Larder Project Area
Establishment of a larger project area would require . more extensive
investigation to document blighting conditions. A larger project area would not
necessarily enhance the opportunity for achieving the Redevelopment Plan's
objectives.
6.0 LOCAL SHORT-TERM VERSUS LONG-TERM EFFECTS
The Redevelopment Plan provides policy direction In the establishment of land
use categories in accordance with the General Plan. The Plan further provides.
for the acquisition of property, demolition and replacement of structures;
relocation of some families and businesses; Installation of reconstruction of
streets, utilities and other site Improvements; and financial methods for
implementing the project. The Redevelopment Plan is designed to provide
direction for the transition from present short-term policies to the long-range
gqals and objectives of Huntington Beach. Many provisions of the Plan will be
effective for 35 years.
Not to Implement the Plan at this time would be to intensify the conditions of
blight and deterioration that exist within the Project Area. If Implemented, the
Plan would arrest these conditions over the long-term, and would help promote
the economic and physical well-being of the City of Huntington Beach.
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Concerning underdeveloped or vacant land, the long-term effects will be a loss
of open space and some resources, which will be mitigated through development
open space standards and development of the public park area.
The Project Area will be subject to redevelopment over the.-planning period.
i Advorse effects associated with land acquisition, demolition, relocation of
households and businesses and reconstruction will be mostly short-term. Based
upon existing plans, the Intensity of residential and commercial development
will increase and will result In additional congestion. Noise and air emissions In
the Project Area would likewise increase.
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7.0 IRREVERSIBLE EFFECTS
Although the project will result in the utilization of certain resources such as
sand, petroleum and lumber in the construction and implementation of its
various proposals, and will result in the commitment of same now vacant lands
to urban uses, it is unlikely that the impacts of the implementation of the
project would result in any more adverse environmental changes than would the
continued growth of the City under normal conditions. In fact, by
concentrating the development and making the improvements called for In the
Redevelopment Plan, there should be less land and resources committed
irretrievably to urbanization. This project basically uses land already
committed to urbanization. The environmental problems caused by the project
should be mitigated by the steps outlined in this report..
8.0 GROWTH INDUCING EFFECTS
The process of regional growth can be generally outlined as a series of events in
casual sequence beginning with job creation: The creation of new jobs then
leads to job shifts and vacancies, followed by immigration and a demand for
shelter. This, In turn, Is followed by an ordering of land uses and a shifting of
the spatial configuration of the labor supply. The shifting of the location of tie
supply of labor is a stlmulus for the new location of business and other
economic activity creating jobs and starting the growth cycle over again. The
regional growth cycle constitutes the source of the demand for the construction
of private and public facilities. The actual physical pattern of the growth In
the ;,'Ity is the result of the chronological order and size In which specific
parcels of lbnd are developed. The relatively small size parcels have limited
the growth and development possibilities In the Project F tea. The consolidation
of parcels in the Redevelopment Project Area will broadrn the possibilities for
more intense development and growth.
The implementation of the project will have a growth inducing Impact to the
City by increasing the population by about 900 persons. The proposed project
will expand the housing stock of the City by about 300 units and will Increase
employment opportunities.
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9.0 INSIGNIFICANT EFFECTS
The environmental Impacts Identified in the Initial Study as insignificant
(Appendix B) included primarily those related to land, water, plant and animal
life, human health and archaeological/historical. These impacts were dismissed
primarily because they ere not affected by the proposed project.
10.0 ORGANIZATIONSLPERSONS AND SOURCES CONSULTED
10.1 City of Huntington Beach
Tom Tincher, Director of Business and Induntr!e! Enterprise
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10.2 Huntington Beach Redevelopment Agency Preliminary Plan for the
Talbert-Beach Redevelopment Project, April, 1982.
10.3 Huntington Beach Redevelopment Agency Proposed Redevelament Ran, May,
1982.
10.4 Air Guality Handbook for Environmental Impact Reports, SCAG.
10.5 Geotechnical Inputs, Leighton-Yen and Associates, February, 1974.
10.6 Sclen Resources Survey and Inventory, Huntington Beach, California,
Archaeological Research, Inc., April 100 1973.
10.7 Land Use Element Amendment, EiR 81-6, Huntington Beach Department of
Development Services.
10.8 City of Huntington Beach, .lames Barnes, Associate Planner. ?
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�1 LEGAL DESCRIPTION
MAIN-PIER REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA
Beginning at the intersection of the northerly line at Walnut Avenue and the
westerly line of Sixth Street as shown on a map of Huntington Beach recorded
in book 3; 'page 36 of Miscellaneous:.Maps in the,office of„the Orange County
Recorder; thence southwesterly along said westerly right-of-way of Sixth
Street and its extension to the High Tide Line. of the Pacific Ocean; thence
southeasterly along said High Tide Line to a line parallel:with and 3500
feet. northwesterly, measured at right angles,`'.from the northwesterly line
of plain Street as. shown on said Map of Huntington Beath; thence southwesterly
along said line 1470 feet more or ]less to a perpendicular line parallel with
and WOO feet southwesterly, measured at right angles; from the southwesterly
end of the Huntington Beach Municipal Pier; thence southeasterly along said
line 145.00 ,feet to a line parallel with and 35.00 feet southeasterly from
the southeasterly line of said Main Street; thence northeasterly along.,said
line to the Migh Tide Line of the Pacific Ocean; thence southeasterly along
said High Tide Line to the. southwesterly extension of the.south'easterly line
of Lake Street (formerly First Street) as shown on said map at Huntington .
Beach; thence northeasterly along said extension and the southeasterly line.
of Lake Street to the southerly, extension of the easterly line of said.Walnut
Avenue; thence northerly and northwesterly. along the easterly and northerly
line of Walnut Avenue to the point of beginning.
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FOR FIUNG ADMIN:TRRTIVE RIGULATIONS Appendix "B°
WITH THR MCRUARY OF STAT!
(�rn�eM 1+Gowr�wNd Ga'�l�.NM 113�0.1) ,
55. Appendix J is added to read:
APPENDIX J
NOTICE OF PREPARATION
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TO: FROM: -Huntington Beach Redevelo ment
espons aAgency eaAgency) Agency
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(Address-treet �(�dress) i
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Hu,ntingtg_ on Beach, California 92648 Hunt ing*on Beah, Ca f ornia 92648
SUBJECT: ' Notice of Preparation of a Draft Environmental Impact Report ['
The..Huntington Beach
Redevelo` ment A� i,6 will be the Lead Agency and will . prepare �
an envfr-onmentai impactreport for the project •identified below. We
need to know the views of your agency as to the scope and content of
the environmental information which is germane to your agency's
statutory responsibilities in connection with the proposed project.
Your agency will need to use the EIR prepared by our agency when
considering your permit or other approval for the project .
x The .project description, location, and the probable environmental
i effects are contained in the attached materials , A copy of the Initial
Study J 7 its, -= is not, attached. ;
Due to the time limits mandated by State law, your response must be
s sent at the earliest possible date but not later than 45 days after
8 receipt or this notice.
Please send your response to Tom Ti-ncher• at the
address shown above. We will nee tfie name . or F-coRtict person in
your agency.
PROJECT TITLE: MAIN-PIER REDEVELOPMENT PLAN
PROJECT APPLICANT, IF ANY: HUNTINGTON BEACH REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
DATE April 28, 1982 Signature
Title Executive Director
Telephone (7141 536-5 75
Reference: California Administrative Code, Title 14, Sections 15035•.7,'
15054.3, 15066.
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A PPMIX 1
ENVIROXIOWAL CHECKLIST PORN
(To be completed by Lead Agency)
1. AACRQROUND
i, Name of Proponent Huntington Beach Redevelopment Agency
2. Address and Phony 715515er or Proponentww r
°r 0. Box 190
Hunji tontnn�oach,w .alifnrnia 9!148
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Date of Checklist Submitted� M i 82 Agency Requiring Checklist ".' �—."` .,
5. Name of Proposal, if applioa e
,Mjjg-Pier Redaygl nme�t Plan
T1. ENVIRONMENTAL 114PACTS
(Explanations of all "yen" and "maybe" answers are required
on attached sheets,)
YES PAYBE NO
1. E�I rih. Will the proposal reeult In: `
a. Unstable earth conditions or in
changes In geologic substructures? ,X„
$ b. Disruptione, displacements$ com-
paotion or overcovering of the soil? , x,
a. Change in topography or ground t
surface relief features?
d. The destruction, covering or i
modification of any unique geologic
or physical features?
e. Any increase in Mind or water
erosion or eoile, either on or oft'
the site? A..�. ^X
f. Changes ,in deposition or erosion
of beach adnde, or changes in
siltation$ deposition or erosion
which may modify the channel of
a river or stream or the bed of
the ocean or any bay, inlet or lake? X
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M MAYBE NO
g. !,Exposure of people or property to
geologic hazards such as earthquakes,
landslides, mudslides, ground failure, }
or similar hazards?
2. Air. Will the proposal result in:
a. Substantial air emi pions or
deterioration of ambient air quality? X
b. The creation of objectionable
odors? x
c. . Alteration of air movement,
moisture or temperature, or any
change in climate, either locally
or regionally? X
3 Water. Will. the proposal result In%
a. Changes in currents, or the course �.
or direction of water movements, in `
either marine or fres'" waters? , X
b. Changes in absorption rates,
drainage pattersni or the rate � .
and amount cf surface water runorr? �X
c. Alterations to the course or
$ flow of flood waters? X l `
d. Change in the amount or surface
water in any water body? ,- X
e. Discharge Into surface waters, or
In any alteration of surface water }
quality, including but not limited
to termpmratare, dissolved oxygen or
turbidity? X
f. Alteration of the direction or
rate or flow of ground waters? X
g. Change in the quantity of ground
waters, either through direct additions
or withdrawals, or through interception
or an aquirer by cute or excavations? X
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FOR MUNo ADMINIMATM RIOULAno s
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YES MAYBE NO
he Substantial reduction in the �
amount of water otherwise available
for public water supplies? X
I. Exposure of people or property
to water related hazards such as
flooding or tidal waves? , X„
4. Plsnt Life, Will the proposal result
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a. Change in the diversity of species,
or number of any species of plants
(including trees, shrubs, grass, <<'
crops, micraflora and aquatic plants)? ,X
be Reduction of the numbers of any
unique, rare or endangered species
of plants? �M X
o. Introduction of new species of -
plants into an area, or in a barrier � I
• to the normal replenishment of X
existing species?
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k d. Reduction in acreage of any
agricultural crop?
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result Anima nfe. Will the proposal
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a. Change in the diversity of }
species, or nu:mbera of any species
of animals (birdej land animals
including reptiles, fish and
shellfish, benthic or anisma,
Insects or microfaunat? X
b. Reduction of the numbers of any
unique, rare or endangered species
of animals?
6, Introduction of new apauiaa or �
animals into an area, or result in
a barrier to the migration or
r."vement of animals? X
d. W torioration to existing fish
or wildlife habitat? �,r• X
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YES MAYBE NO
6. - Noise. Will the proposal result in:
I a. Increaaed in existing noise x
levels?
b. Ex0asure of people to severe
noise levels?
7. Light and Glare. Will the proposal G
produce new lisFt or glare? ,X
Be tand•Use. Will the proposal result in
as mu a antial alteration of the
preeent or planned land use of an
area? ,X
9. Natural Resources. Will the ! '1
propose resu n:
a. Increase in the rate of use of
any natural resources? ,X
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b. Substantial depletion of any
nonrenewable natural resource?
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lot Risk of. Ups e�t. noes the proposal
involve a risk of an explosion or ,
the reltase or hazardous substances
(including, but not limitid to, oil, !
pesticides# chemicals or radiation) i
in the event or an accident or
upset conditions? ...r X,_,
11. Population. Will the proposal alter
the locations dlatribution, density,
or growth rate of the human popu-
lation or an area? X
12. Housing. Will the proposal affect
ex s ng. ho►teing, or create a
demand for additional housing? X
13. Transportation/Circulation. Will
1e proposal result"in: '
a. Generation of substantial addi-
tional vehicular movement.Y X
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NO ...
b. Effects on existing parking
facilities, or demand for new
parking? X,,
c. Substantial impact upon existing
transportation systems?
d. Alterations to present patterns
of circulation or ,,n;,,emant of �
people and/or goods?
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e. Alterations to waterborne, rail
or air traffic? I
f. Increase in traffic hatards to
motor vehicles, bicyclists or
pedestrians? "
14. Public Services. Will the proposal :a,•
nave an a ee upon, or result in ;�
a Need for new or altered govern-
mental cervices in any of the
following areas:
s a. Fire protection? _X.
b. • police protection?
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c. Schools? V,_,
d. Parke or other recreational
facilities?
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e. Maintenance of public faeili. .,
t:ea, Ivaluding roads?
f. Other governmental services?
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15. Energy. Will the proposal result in:
a. Use of substantial amounts or
fuel or anergy? X
b. Substantial increase in demand
upon existing courses of energy,
or require the development of new
sources of energy?
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dro YES MAYBE no
16. Utilities. Will the proposal result
n a nee' rTor new systems, or
substantial alterations to the
following utilltiea:
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a. Power or ratural gas?
b, Communications systems? X
a. Water? •�
d. Sewer or septic tanks?
e. Storm water drlinage?
f. Solid waste and disposal's .X
27. Human Health. Will the proposal
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a. Creation of any health hazard or (
potential health hazard (excluding l
mental health)? ..�._ _X__. S
b. Exposure of people to potential i
M health hazards? �•• !
la. Aesthetice. Will the proposal result
o n e aE` ruction or any scenic
* vista or view open to the public, or
$ will the proposal result in the
creation of an aesthetically
offensive site open to public view?
19. Recreation. Will the proposal result
n an imWct upon the quality or
quantity of exleting recreational
-opportunities? X
20. AreheolegicaleHistorical. Will the j
proposal result- In an alteration ,
of a significant archeological or
historical site, strurture, object
or building? � _
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21. MJgJAtQU__NndJiAQ1 of,,,giaMIlieSnc,e.
(a) Does the project hltve the potential
to degrade the quality of the environment,
substantially reduce the habitat of s fish
or wildlife species$ cause a fish or wildlife
population to drop 'below self sustaining
levels, threaten to eliminate a plant or
-animal comunity, reduce the number or
restrict the range of a rare or endangered
plant or animal or eliminate important
womples of the major periods of California
I history or prehistory?
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? b. Doer the project have the poten.
tial to achieve short term, to. the
disadvantage of long-term, envsron-
mental goals? (A short-term impact •
on the environment Is one which
f = occurs in a relatively brief,
definitive period of time while
long-term Impacts will erAure
well into the future.) x M;
e. Does the project have impacts
which are individually limited,
i $ but cumulatively considerable?
(A project may impact on two or more
+ separate resources where the impact
on each resource ie relatively
small, but. where the effect of the
total of thore impacts Sri the
environment is significant.) x
d. Dots the proje t have environ-
mental effect$ Wich will cause
substantial adverse effects on
human beings, either directly
of indirectly? � x
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IIx. DISCUSSION Olt XMVIROJfUTAL EVALUATION
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IV. DMINATION
(To be completed by the Lead Agency)
On the tmie or this initial evaluation:
I rind the proposed project COULD NOT have a significant
effect on the environment, and a NEGATIVE DECLARATION
will be prepared.
L7 I find that although tho proposed project could t,ave a
significant effect on the environmento there will not
be a significant effect In this case because the
mitigation measures described on an attached sheet
have been added to the project. A NEGATIVE DECLARATION
WT.LL BE PREPARED*
J I find the proposed project MAY have a significant effect
on the environment, and e:n ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT
in required.
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HuD&innton Beach Redevelopment Agency
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REDEVELOPMENT" AGENCY ACTION Rh 88-21
Dets June 6, 1a88
Submitted to: Honorable Mayor/Chairman and City Council/Rode%- !1opment Agency Members
Submitted by:
Paul F. Cook, City Administrator/Executive Director �C- c_
Preprred by: Douglas N. La Belle, Deputy City Administrator/Community Develop_�:
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AP1`ROYt;D or1NC:IL
Subject: APPROVAL OF REPLACEMENT HOUSING PLAN �-
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Consistent with Council Policy? D4 Yes [ ] Now Policy or Exe iption ,.., _
Statement of Iswe, RecomrnerWation,Arrlysis, Funding Source,Alternativa Act,
STATEMENT OF ISSUE:
The Replacement Housing Plan has been presented to, and approved by the.Main - Pier
Project Area Committee. It Is now submitted to City Council/Agency for approval.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the "Replacement Housing Plan" for the &lain PIer Redevelopment Project.
ANALYSIS.-
The Replacement Housing Plan Is required by state law (Health and Safety Code section
33413.3). The purpose of the plan Is to Identify the "maximum potential obligation of
housing demolished as a result of redevelopment activities".
The Replacement Housing Plan Identifies the maximum number of low to moderate
Income housing units that could potentially be removed from the low Income housing
supply as a result of redevelopment activities. The plan considers the majority of the
housing In downtown-to qualify as low to moderate income.; therefore, should the housing
be demolished, Its replacement becomes an obligation of the Redevelopment Agency. The
plan also Identifies the potential financial resources available to the agency for
replacement. These include:
1. 20% tax Increment setaside funds from the five redevelopment project ar,_as
2. Chock Grant Funds
3. Tax Exempt Financing
Also Included Is the agency's use of these financing mechanisms for providing low to
moderate Incorf a housing to date. These units may then be credited against any future
replacement housing obligation.
State law requires a replacement housing plan to be adopted by a redevelopment agency
prior to any "agreement which would lead to the destruction or removal of dwelling units
from the low - and - mcderate - Income housing market."
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The Replacement Housing Plan has been endorsed by the plain Pier Project Area
Committee.
FUNDING SOURCE:
Replacement Housing oblications may be met through tax Increment, loans from the
Community Development Mock Grant Funds, or Tax Exempt Financing.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION:
Do not approve the Replacement Housing Plan
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Replacement Housing Plan
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REPLACEMENT HOUSING PLAN
FOR THE
MAIN-PIER REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT
HUNTINSTON BEACH, CALIFORNIA
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The CIty of Huntington Beach
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II. PROJECT AREA HOUSING
The proposed redevelopment of the Alain-Pier Project Area may remove the
following dwelling units from the low and moderate Income housing market:
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Number-------- Subarea
0 Atlanta Beach
239 Beach C:i t„
0 Bluff top
!79
Downtown Core
44 Huntington Lake
64 MaJn-Pier
$9 Town Square
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The number of units and their locations are given on the maps provided (Appendix 1,
Exhibits A-F).
Subareas (Map A)
Atlanta-Beach - is located at the southeast corner of the Atlanta Avenue and Beach
Boulevard intersection. The apartment buildings that lie within the subarea are
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Beach City_ - is located along Pacific Coast Highway from Beach Boulevard to
Huntington Street. The Driftwood Trailer Park is located within this subarea. It is
anticipated that all of the 239 mobile homes qualify as low to moderate Income
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homes and will need to be relocated according to the Redevelopment Plan. Map B
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Blufftop - comprises the area between Goldenwesc Avenue, the alley between
6th Street and 7th Street, the Pacific Ocean and the inland side of Pacific Coast
Highway. There are no residences within this subarea that would qualify as low to
moderate Income and none will need to be relocated.
Downtown Core - consists of the area bounded by Orange Avenue on the north., Lake
Avenue on the cast, Walnut Avenue on the south and the alley between 6th and 7th ,
Streets on the west. There are currently 179 residences that lie within this
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subarea. It is estimated that all of the residents of this subarea qualify as law to
moderate Income. it Is possible that all of the residents are expected to be
relocated according to the Redevelopment Plan. Map C
Huntington-Lake - is bounded by Atlanta Avenue: on the north, Huntington Street on
the cast, the Pacific Ocean on the south, and Lake Street on the west. This was
once the location of the Huntington Shores Trailer Park which had 44 mobile homes
that have already beer! :elocated by the request of the property owner, not by
request of the Redevelopment Agency. The City did, however, assist with the
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Main-PIer - is bounded by walnut Avenue, Lake Street, the [pacific Ocean and the
alley between kith and 7th Streets, and also includes the Huntington Beach Municipal
Pier. Them• are currently 64 residences In this subarea and all are estimated to be
within the low to moderate Income classification. It is anticipated that all of these
residences will be relocated. N1ap C
Town-Square - consists of the area within the borders of Indianapolis Avenue, the
alley between Lake and Alabama Street, Atlanta Avenue, Lake Street, Change
Avenue, the alley between 6th and 7th Streets, Acacia Avenue, 7th Street, Hartford i
Avenue, and Lake Street. There are currently 89 residences in this subarea and It Is
estimated that all of the residences would qualify as a low to moderate Income
home. It may be possible that all of the residents will need to be relocated }
according to the Redevelopment Plan. Map F
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At this time, the Redevelopment Agency has no specific plans for acquisition,
construction leasing, rehabilitation, loans, grants or other means to provide
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replacement dwellings within the Incorporated boundarle, of the City of Huntington
Beach. However, the Agency does have a number of financial means tc, replace the
low to moderate Income housing and within the current fiscal year planning; will t'
commence for the initial replacement housing project.
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Although there are no specific plans for providing replacement low income housing,
there are a number of areas within the city that are currentl; identified as
residential In the General Plan and zoned for medium to high density residential
developments. It Is expected that these areas will be used to construct the
replacement low to moderate Income housing on a scattered site basis throughout
the city. These areas have been identified on Ala G in the
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Twenty percent (20%) Setaside Funds - The Agency currently sets aside 2(;% of all
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tax increment revenues from Redevelopment Project Areas to be used for providing
low to moderate Income housing In the City. Projected revenues from the 'Setaside
funds are given In the table below.
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Year Huntington Center Oakvicw Main-Pier Yorktown-Lake Talbert-Beach
8.5-86 -38 SO 0 14
86-87 92 91 0 1
87-88 101* 92 54 1 25
88-89 155 94 57 1i1 70
89-90 159 110 128 34 70
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Total 307 398 336 97 194 : $1,532
"TI,e recent sale of Huntington Center will provide an additional tax revenue, although
the specific amount is not known at this time.
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Bond Issues - The City and or Redevelopment Agency to date has Issued
approximately $100,000,000 In tax exempt housing revenue bonds for providing low
to moderate Income housing In the City. This represents 819 total units of which
395 units are reserved for lower Income households. These 395 units are for persons
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earning 80% of the area inedian Income or less. Although the Tax Reform Act of
1986 has changed the manner In which bond Issues are used, they are still considered
to be a viable method to finance construction of low to moderate Income
replacement housing. The number of housing units provided by bond issues to date
and the amount of the Issue are given In the table below.
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BOND FINANCED HOUSING PROJECTS
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PROJECT BOND AMOUNT TOTAL UNITS INCOME UNITS
Warner Avenue $8,165,000 102 30
Rivermeadows $10,0000000 152 31
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Village partnership $7,700,000* 114 23
Seabridge Villas b2S,000,000 344 69
Huntington Breakers -016,000,000 342 79
j Emerald Cove Eli 600,000 164 164
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" Currently under construction.
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1983 SFMRB $10,0000000 179
1984 SFMRI3 $200000,000 24:5 approx.
Used to assist first time buyers In purchasing:
New or improved homes 150$ of median
Existing homes 120% - 110% of median
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Community Development Block Grant Funds - Each year. the U. S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development provides a Grant to the City of Huntington Beach
for projects to benefit loa, and moderate Income households. In recent years, the
City's entitlement has been approximately $1,338,000, approximately 34% of this Is
used for rehabilitation purposes. It is anticipated that a portion of the Block Grant
Funds will be u:ed to construct or rehabilitate low to moderate Income home:;.
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I Public Private Partnerships - In 1984 the Redevelopment Agency entered Into a
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public-private partnership with the William Lyon Company to build Emerald Cove, a
164 unit, 50% below market rental rate project for senior citizens. The project was
Initiated by wing federal Community Development Block Grant Funds but now
functions without federal or state subsidies. it also received a National Certificate
I of Merit from U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for '
I public-private partnerships.
The partnership utilizes public funding and private expertise to reduce constructlen
! costs, thus enabling the Agency to provide high quality-low cost housing. ,rf'
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Orange County HouOng, Authority - The City participates with the Orao-ta County
Housing Authority In the provision of federally subsidized housing for lower income ;x
households. Perlodical!v the Housing Authority makes available funds for the
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production of housing. While no estimate of the amount of such funds can be made
at this time, the City and Uedevrlopment Agency will seek the cooperation and
assistance of the Orange County Housing Authority to Implement this Plan.
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Density Bonus - from time to tirne the City and/or Redevelopment Agency offers a
10% density bonus to private developers. They additional 10% must oe resrrvc-d for
low to moderate Income homes.
Rental Rehabilitation - In the 1986-1987 Fiscal Year the Redevelopment Agency
caused 64 rental units for low tc. moderate Income families to be rehabilitated. An
additional IS single-family homes were rehabilitated. Through these methods the
Redevelopment Agency has caused 79 units to he rehabilitated already.
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This list of 7 different methods of providing, low to moderate Income housing; are j
methods that the City and/or Redevelopment Agency have used In the Fast. It
should not be construed as an all inclusive list. The Redevelopment Agency will
make every attempt icy take advantage of any and all existing; or new methods that
shall become available.
It Is anticipated that all of these methods -u;li be used, either separately or In
combination, to replace existing low income housing.
Article XXXIV of the. California Constitution requires voter approval of all low
rent housing projects which are developed, constructed or acquired in any manner
by a public entity. In the general election of June 3, 1980 they citizens of
Huntington Leach approved Proposition L relating; to Article XXXIV requirements.
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Prop )sitlon L allows for the construction of 101v and moderate income housing
within the City of Huntington Beach subject to approval by City Council. These
projects shall not use any Genderal Fund monies and shall not exceed 3% of the
total dwelling units within the Incorporated area of the city. A copy of
Proposition L as it appeared on the Ballot as well as a copy of the official vote
r' count are Included In Appendix 111.
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The Plan is effective for thirty-five years. However, the Redevelopment Agency
will make every effort to complete the Replacement Housing Plaii within fifteen
years. In all cases, the Agency will replace an equal number of low to moderate
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income units as those to be removed within the required four year period from the.
date of removal.
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in summary, a total of 615 low and moderate income dwelling units may be
removed from the Main-Pier Project Area.
Other than reliabilitation, there are no site specific plans to provide low to
moderate Income housing. However, the Redevelopment Agency does have at Its
disposal a number of different resources to finance Replacement Housing. These
resources Include, 70% tax Increment setaside funds, tax exempt or taxable bond
Issues, Community Developmer., Block Grant Funds, and public-private
parwerships.
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The Agency will continue to replace all low to moderate Income homes within four
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Community Redevelopment Law (Health and Safety Code 33000, et. seq.) on a
one-for-one basis.
The Agency will also make every attempt to replace all 615 units within fifteen
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years from the date this plan Is adopted.
The Redevelopment Agency will assist all families, individuals or other entities
displaced by the project In finding; other locations and facilities v:th a minimum of
hardship. The Agency will also assur,le an active role to ensure the completion of
all such projects.
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ARTICLE XXKIV ELECTION
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CER- 'ICA'TE OF REGISTRAR OF VOTERS T ;ESULT
OF Af Cf 1SS OF THE PRIMARY ELECTION RE7-`NS
j STATE OF CALIFORNIA)
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COUNTY OF ORANGE )
I, A. E. Olson, Registrar of Voters of Orange County, do hereby
certify the following to be a full , true and correct Statement of the
Vote of the election listed below, consolidated with the Primary
Election held on June 3, 1980.
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CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH ELECTION
MEASURE "K" - APPORTION SALES TAX (ADVISORY)
YES: 34,912 �
NO: 7,944
MEASURE "L" - LOW RENT HOUSING
YES: 25,011
NO: 16,809
TOTAL VOTES CAST: 51,795
1 hereby certify that the number of votes cast for and against the
measure as is set forth above appears in the Certified Abstract of
Statement of the Vote entered in the Records of the Board of Supervisors
of the County of Orange.
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WITNESS my hand and Official Seal this 27th day of September, 1980;
v� .� �•'� REGISTRAR OF VOTERS
Q� Orange County
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•r.` "Shall rental housing developmtnts a: wm
(a) .
j templated by Article 04 of the California Constitu-
tion,for eWerly,handlatpp ed,loin or moderate in- '
'• mme persons be developed.constructed,financed
or acquired•to the unincorporated art* of the -
1 County of Orango and in participating citk&sub-
jen•to the followirs conditions: _ ;;.y' r. ;,;�,t
No county or city general fund lnontes shall be es.
- pended for such housing..
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' lilo rrrojeet shall be authorize!by authority of this
mcasure;ln the unlisaorporated arcs of the county. Y!8 ' - 1• e
- unless melee of arty such proposed proled ls flrst
submitted to each vmnber of the Board of Super=
+ visors for approral and,at the same•Ume;notice is
given to the public '• '
Notf a to the public shall be ltgd notice In-the ,
newspaper having ilia greatest circulation wilhln
I the affected ara where Cite property It located and
by posting the property in at Iust three(3)con-
siticuous places. �.
Nonce shall be submitted to eachrr,rmber of the
Board and to the public before any funding•apr
I plicatioo to a non-Cosmty entity 1s made for project
+ approval of fundJryt After submittal to i:,a 13osnd '
- members,any Board member shall have thirty
days to place the snater on the Board•agenda for c ,"
the purpose of initiating a public hearing on the
pmpmed pmlcct If the matter is so placed, the
? :project shall not be deemed approved until'the
l noard,after ruck public hearing,sppmvq,or con.'
ditionally approws,'the project. If no action it* _ -
taktn by a member of the MmW during the thirty
(30) day'period, the ipplicatisn. 'Including the
i projerl apphed.1tw. shall be considered approved. , ✓ ; ' +
1 ' Any project propakd to be located in lamporatej •- Nip
areas of the County shall be submitted to the ap=
.' 'propriate City Cou1K•tl me•rrbess for action 1z the • : �',.;1.
same manner at herrinabose described. . .,. . ., .
r Iloudng built or rr-habilitated pursuant to this
measure shall not eaccod 5st; of the total dwciling
uni's within the unlnasrporated eta of the County
of Omnga or. for participating cities, within the
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+ d,,' 1A city la 1 prrtkpatins city if the d►y countdl `J. ;�. ';���fy�+:•,`;, i
- -_v aiiopted i resoluFkn requesting piltidpation la`'- t♦1� .+� 'F+:%':i•
this itscature and submitted it to the Registrar of..: :..i
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