MONTE SERENO HOUSING ELEMENT

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1 MONTE SERENO HOUSING ELEMENT

2 PURPOSE OF THE WORKSHOP Understand Housing Element goals and requirements Share critical time lines and actions Solicit your ideas Identify ways for you to be involved

3 PRESENTATION OVERVIEW Overview of the Housing Element concept and history Brief Summary of Housing Element components Current Housing Element Programs and Accomplishments Possible Strategies for Next Steps

4 OVERVIEW OF HOUSING ELEMENT CONCEPT AND HISTORY The Housing Element is one component of a community s General Plan. It is the only component, however, that is reviewed by a State agency for compliance with State law. It is not a new concept. California communities first began drafting their Housing Elements in the 1970s. Briefly, a Housing Element identifies: housing needs (current and future) housing resources and constraints program strategies and goals

5 MONTE SERENO HOUSEHOLD AND HOUSING PROFILE: Population: As of January 1, 2014, there were 3,450 persons residing in Monte Sereno. Households: There are 1,217 households in Monte Sereno. Broken down by family type: Single Person 17% Family, no kids 48% Family, with kids 38% Multi-person, non family 1% Age: Population of Monte Sereno is on average older than surrounding County or State. Monte Sereno Co. of Santa Clara State of Calif. Median Age 48.3 yrs yrs yrs.

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7 Overall, Monte Sereno is a wealthy community. However, there are low and moderate income households residing in the community. Very Low Income 120 households (10 % of all households) Low Income 70 households (6% of all households) Moderate Income 165 households (13.5% of all households) TOTAL 355 households Of the total 355 lower and moderate income households, 78% are identified as owner-occupants Source: ABAG's "Data for Bay Area Housing Elements" (2014)

8 Median Rental Costs* 1 bedroom = $1,850 monthly 2 bedroom = $3,100 monthly 3 bedroom = $4,600 monthly 4 bedroom = $5,175 monthly 5 bedroom = $8,500 monthly For Sale Housing Costs Average Sales Price - $2,220,216 Median Sales Price - $1,980,000 *Because of the limited number of rentals in Monte Sereno, median rents were estimated using the larger market area of Monte Sereno and Saratoga Source: Santa Clara County Association of Realtors, 2013 Year End Estimates. Rental Costs: Craigs List, Zillow and City of Saratoga Housing Element Update

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10 Female-Headed Households 5.9% (59 households) of all City households are female headed households. Of those 59 households, 25 households included children under 18 years Individuals with a Disability 10.6% of the City population are identified as having some type of disability. Senior Individuals Approximately 28% of all City residents were 60 years of age or older in In 2000, 15% of City seniors were living below the poverty level. In 2010, no seniors were identified with incomes below poverty level. Source: ABAG's "Data for Bay Area Housing Elements" (2014)

11 Monte Sereno s population is older than most of the County and the proportion of 60+ yrs. persons is expected to continue to increase. In 2000, 20% of the population was 60+ yrs; in 2010, it was 28%. Approximately 48% of households are families without kids. Monte Sereno is generally a wealthy community, but approximately 16% of households are lower income. This is an increase from the year 2000 when 13% of all households were lower income. Housing values and costs are high and is expected to continue to increase.

12 Access to Housing Opportunities Adopted Density Bonus Ordinance Adopted Reasonable Accommodation Ordinance Amended Zoning Code to allow transitional housing, supportive housing and residential care home by right in the R-1-8 zoning district Amended Zoning Code to allow emergency shelters in areas zoned Public

13 Production of New Units: Second Units Revised Second Unit Program to allow larger (1200 square feet) units, excluded covered parking from building size calculation Established an amnesty program for potential Second Units, waiver of certain fees Conducted Second Unit Survey in 2012 and began additional real time surveys for second units in 2014.

14 Production of New Units: Adequate Sites Adopted new zoning designation of Multi-family Residential (3 units per acre) Amended Design Guidelines to include guidance for multi-family units Pre-zoned Saratoga-Los Gatos Road to allow multi-family residential development Evaluated other potential sites for residential development

15 HOUSING PRODUCTION * Income Level Units Produced RHNA Goal Very Low Income 6 Units 13 Units Low Income 11 Units 9 Units Moderate Income 3 Units 11 Units Above Moderate Income 10 Units 8 Units TOTAL 30 Units 41 Units * Very low and low income units produced are all second units.

16 WHY IS ADOPTING A HOUSING ELEMENT IMPORTANT? State law requires that each jurisdiction adopt a Housing Element on a regular basis. Communities without Housing Elements have been frequently challenged, and successful plaintiffs can receive substantial attorneys fees. Additionally, several State agencies that award funds condition their approvals based on the status of a community s Housing Element. If a Housing Element is not adopted within 120 days of the due date, the community must adopt a Housing Element every four years rather than every eight years.

17 WHAT HAS STAYED THE SAME SINCE THE LAST HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE? Limited amount of vacant, developable land Expensive housing costs and affordability gap Limited financial resources for housing

18 WHAT HAS CHANGED SINCE THE LAST HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE? New Fair Share Allocations (Regional Housing Need Allocation- RHNA) Improving Economy with rising property values

19 REGIONAL HOUSING NEED ALLOCATION

20 REGIONAL HOUSING NEED ALLOCATION (RHNA) : MONTE SERENO ONLY

21 POTENTIAL DRAFT STRATEGIES Continue to refine and improve Second Unit Program so that more Second Units are added to the housing stock. Evaluate and identify underutilized and vacant parcels for consideration of compatible zoning for additional housing. Consider establishing a new medium-high density zoning category. Other???

22 NEXT STEPS: TARGET MILESTONES (2014) May Community Meeting June/July Gather additional information and write Draft Element August September December Public hearing on Draft Element Revise Draft as needed and Submittal of Draft Element to HCD for review Adoption of Element

23 HOW CAN I BE INVOLVED? Please tell us what you think! Erin@cityofmontesereno.org Mail: City Hall, Saratoga-Los Gatos Road, Monte Sereno Sign up on the City s list to be notified of future meetings Sign up on City website: Visit the City s website and click on the Housing Element Update link for additional information.

24 COMMENTS?

25 APPENDIX: HOUSEHOLD INCOME LIMITS (2014) Household Income Category Extremely Low 1 Person 2 Person 3 Person 4 Person $22,300 $25,500 $28,650 $31,850 Very Low $37,150 $42,450 $47,750 $53,050 Low $59,400 $67,900 $76,400 $84,900 Moderate $88,600 $101,300 $113,950 $126,600 Household Income based on Santa Clara County median income of $105,500 for a household of 4 persons in 2014.

26 APPENDIX: MAP OF MONTE SERENO See next slide

27 MONTE SERENO CITY MAP