Desiderio Army Reserve Center Desiderio Neighborhood Park Desiderio Homes. Project Kick-off September 10, 2013

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1 Desiderio Army Reserve Center Desiderio Neighborhood Park Desiderio Homes Project Kick-off September 10, 2013

2 Project Site Department of Public Works Lower Arroyo Seco Desiderio Property Property Features: 5.1 acres 4 existing structures Mostly paved History: Originally part of the 1903 Vista del Arroyo hotel complex Acquired by the Army in 1943 Desiderio Army Reserve Center built in

3 Background Department of Public Works 2005 US Army recommends the Desiderio facility for closure 2006 City conducts process to determine best use of the site 11 re-use proposals received, presented to 4 committees and commissions Finalists selected over 3 additional commission meetings 2007 Council approves neighborhood park/affordable housing concept 2011 Formal proposal submitted to the Federal Government 2013 City accepts property, finalizes transfer 3

4 Existing Conditions Department of Public Works Existing Buildings (view from Colorado Bridge) View from Arroyo Blvd. View from Westminster Dr. 4

5 Design Concept Department of Public Works ~3.8 Acre Neighborhood Park Proposed Features: Open Turf Area ( Meadow ) w/ trees Security Lighting Walkways that loop around and through the park Site furnishings Play Equipment (small Tot Lot ) Additional Considerations: Native grasses and plantings consistent with the adjacent Lower Arroyo Seco Naturalistic play elements dispersed throughout the park Small Picnic Ramada (family scale; 2 tables) Street crossing across Arroyo Boulevard from Desiderio Park to Lower Arroyo trails (at Westminster Drive) Restrooms (as part of the future building) parking spaces 5

6 Building Homes, Building Hope: Making a Difference with the SGV Habitat Affiliate Funds presented to citizen partners of by Sonja L. Yates, SGV Habitat Executive Director September 10, 2013

7 Objectives Review how SGV Habitat is bringing affordable, quality housing to Pasadena adjacent to Desiderio Park which will be YOUR park, too! Learn how you can get involved with our mission of: Transforming lives & communities by bringing people together to build, renovate, & repair affordable homes for families in need. 7

8 Background & Purpose Independent affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International Licensed contractor Create & maintain decent housing for low-income families throughout our chartered service area The homes built are not "free" or "given away" Houses are sold to partner families at no profit 8

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10 Future Build 10

11 About Desiderio Bringing affordable housing back to Pasadena! 1.29-acre build site in the Arroyo Seco former Desiderio Army Reserve Center New bungalow courtyard with 9 single family homes Groundbreaking expected in late 2014 Dedication/sale of homes in

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14 Desiderio Economics Approx. $2.2 million required by HUD to secure PBC Total project cost = approx. $3 million Raised $1,551,462 to-date 3 homes reserved for veteran families 14

15 Homeowner Requirements Live in service area Low-income, U.S. citizens or legal residents Live in substandard, overcrowded, unaffordable rental housing Rent = >30% of gross income 15

16 Homeowner Requirements Make 1% cash down payment, 0% interest mortgage payments & related costs of homeownership Fund for Humanity Contribute 500 hours of Sweat Equity Participate in homeownership training 16

17 Conclusion Serving those looking for a hand-up, not a handout. Houses sold to partner families at no profit. Habitat is not a giveaway program. Homeowners monthly mortgage payments help support the building of still more Habitat homes. Homeowners invest hundreds of hours of their own sweat equity into building their Habitat house & the houses of others. 17

18 Conclusion Neighborhoods & property values strengthened 4-star Charity Navigator rating for sound fiscal management 18

19 How you can help: Donations: Monetary & In-kind Legacy Program: Beneficiary in will or trust Volunteer Opportunities Construction site Committees Advocacy Administrative & ReStore Next Actions 19

20 Planning & Community Development Department Project Review Process

21 Planned Development Planning Department Zone Change For large parcels Allows flexibility Allows specificity Requires City Council approval 21

22 California Environmental Quality Act Planning Department Purpose: to inform public agency decision-makers and the public of the potentially significant environmental effects of a project Applies to discretionary projects Identifies potential impacts on the environment Identifies ways to avoid or reduce potential impacts through mitigation measures or alternatives 22

23 Overview of CEQA Process Planning Department Notice of Preparation/Initial Study 30 day public review period Scoping Meeting October 9, 2013 Prepare & Publish Draft EIR 45-day public review Commissions Review Prepare & Publish Final EIR Response to Comments on Draft EIR Corrections or Additions to Draft EIR City Council Certifies Final EIR/Project Review 23

24 CEQA Process Flowchart Planning Department Prepare Initial Study Prepare/Distribute Notice of Preparation (30 day review period) Scoping Meeting Public and Agency Review of Draft EIR (45 days) Prepare Final EIR Including Response to Comments Review of Responses by Commenting Agencies Design Draft EIR Public Hearings Prepare Draft EIR Formal City Decision Prepare Public Notice of Draft EIR Availability File Notice of Determination = opportunities for Public Input

25 Initial Study Types of Impacts Planning Department No Impact No impact found; No further study in EIR. Less Than Significant Impact Impact does not exceed threshold(s) of significance (with mitigation); No further study in EIR. Potentially Significant Impact Impact may exceed threshold(s) of significance; Further study required in EIR. 25

26 Project Process Department of Public Works Fiscal Year 2014 > Community meeting to re-introduce the project > Design Development/CEQA > Construction Documents Future > Construction 26

27 Questions/Comments Department of Public Works Desiderio Neighborhood Park How lovely to think that no one need wait a moment; we can start now, start slowly changing the world! -Anne Frank 27

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