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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003 CON CDC Centex Homes - MOU Retail Housing ComplexMEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION OF NATIONAL CITY AND CENTEX HOMES This Memorandum of Understanding between the Community Development Commission of National City (CDC) and Centex Homes (Centex) dated June 17, 2003, will serve as a guideline for each entity. Each party will proceed to the best of their ability to accomplish the tasks and resolve the issues set forth in this Memorandum of Understanding. Centex wants to build a mixed -use housing -retail complex in the Downtown Redevelopment Area of National City. The CDC as the Redevelopment Agency is supportive of Centex's plans. The CDC will use its best efforts to accommodate the Centex development proposal, which includes: • Up to 200 condominium units • Retail / Live Work units on the ground floor of the major thoroughfare • Two levels of underground parking with at least one parking space per unit, and on -street parking for commercial uses. • One hundred foot height level on the major thoroughfare and 50 heights on the secondary street. The following issues exist: • The present City Land Use Code does not allow the density needed by Centex. • The CDC is set to prepare a Specific Plan and General Plan Amendment (SP&GPA) for the Downtown area. • The CDC is in the process of studying the amendment of the Redevelopment Plan. • If financial assistance is required, the CDC will have to impose the statutory affordability covenants proportionate to the funding, relocate tenants including replacement housing and require Prevailing Wages for the development. It is understood that: • Centex wants a fast track of eight months for development entitlements but that a SP&GPA must be undertaken. • Centex wants to process plans concurrently with the Specific Plan preparation; the CDC will explore with the City the issues process that must be addressed to accomplish this request. • Centex asks for development fee payment deferral until certificate of occupancy; CDC agrees to develop a plan to provide such assistance. ORIGINAL • Centex will be required to undertake an environmental review and CDC will direct the SP&GPA consultant to concurrently conduct same for this site as well as the project area. • The CDC will contract for the undertaking of a SP&GPA of the Downtown area by July 15, 2003 with a completion date of December 1, 2003. • To further the process, Centex and other interested developers will assist in the development of the SP&GPA, environmental portion by contributing an amount not to exceed $15,000. (the exact amount to be determined with the hiring of a consultant). • Concurrent with the SP&GPA planning process, the CDC will work with the City to develop a fast track processing method for large-scale projects such as contemplated by Centex. • In order for Centex to secure options on the property with a specific termination date, the CDC/City Planning Commission will hold Specific Plan Public Hearings beginning in January '04 or earlier. In order to gain community support, community meetings will begin with selection of the consultant and continue throughout the process. The Planning Commission will be involved at the beginning to assure a smooth process. It is anticipated that the SP&GPA process should be completed, including all public hearings by April 1, 2004. This Memorandum of Understanding will terminate upon approval of the Specific Plan and General Plan Amendment for Downtown National City on April 1, 2004 or upon approval of the Specific Plan and General Plan Amendment, whichever is sooner. Approved: Community Development Commission Centex Homes of National Ci By: Its: Attest By: Its: PAUL DESROCHERS Executive Director Its: (b..•,,,;^„ LA.- Pre,"44,,,,i-- George H. Eiser CDC Attomey RESOLUTION NO. 2003-36 RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN CENTEX HOMES AND THE CDC RELATIVE TO DEVELOPMENT OF LARGE SCALE HOUSING RETAIL COMPLEX IN THE DOWNTOWN WHEREAS, the Downtown Core of National City is suitable for large scale development; and, WHEREAS, the Community Development Commission is considering the preparation of a Specific Plan and General Plan Amendment for the Downtown area for suitability for Large scale, full block development; and WHEREAS, the Centex Corporation is desirous of building a residential, retail complex in the Downtown and needs to have a timetable for the preparation of a Specific Plan and General Plan Amendment; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT, The Community Development Commission hereby directs the Executive Director to enter into that certain Memorandum of Understanding with Centex Homes a copy of which is attached hereto. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 17th day of June, 2003. P ul esrochers, Secretary APPROVED AS TO FORM: George H. Eiser, III City -CDC Attomey Community Development Commission of the City of National City June 17, 2003 AGENDA ITEM NO. 5 TO: CHAIRMAN AND BOARD MEMBERS FROM: PAUL DESROCHERS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR SUBJECT: RESOLUTION NO. 2003-36: APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH CENTEX HOMES Recommendation: Approve resolution setting forth parameters relative to the development of large scale housing in the Downtown Area. Fiscal Impact: The preparation of a Specific Plan and General Plan Amendment for downtown is included in the `03/'04 CDC Budget; Environmental Impact supplement will be reimbursed by Centex and others who desire to participate in downtown development. The tax increment generated from the project will be significant, the project cost could exceed $40,000,000. Environmental: CEQA is not applicable at this time. An Environmental Impact Report (EIR) will be undertaken as part of the Specific Plan and General Plan Amendment (SP&GPA). Background: Centex Homes, one of the nation's largest home builders, has expressed interest in the construction of a 200 unit condominium and retail development in the Downtown area. This is consistent with the concept of a pedestrian friendly central core, and with the newly formed Downtown Business Group, but does not fit into the current zoning regulations. The subject resolution provides a basis for both the CDC/City and the developer to explore this and other projects of similar density. Community Development Commission Agenda Item No. 5 June 17, 2003 Page 1 of 2 A Specific Plan and General Plan Amendment (SP&GPA), along with an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) will be required. The subject Memorandum of Understanding calls for a rather fast track to accomplish the planning effort and begin the hearing process. With a project of this magnitude and importance, it is incumbent to assist the developer (and others), to obtain community input and prepare a plan that will not only provide affordable, quality housing but create a distinctive urban core that will serve the city well for generations. Community Development Commission Agenda Item No. 5 June 17, 2003 Page 2 of 2