PLANNING CENTER, THE 7 - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

3.2 Submittal to HCD and Response to Comments Following the study sessions, we will revise the draft Housing Element for distribution to and review by the California HCD. The HCD has 60 days to complete the review and reply with written comments and their determination of its adequacy. They will direct the majority of its focus on housing sites, zoning, development standards, and programs to determine whether they are sufficient to encourage and facilitate housing production commensurate with the Ciyy's RHNA. As is the case with large and complex communities, we anticipate the HCD review process will be detailed. Rather than offer strategies and wait for HCD's response, we recommend working with them up front to determine the feasibility of various strategies. This would avoid the situation where the City Council accepts a concept only to have it rejected by the HCD. We will work with HCD through informal consultations to flesh out any potential areas of concern upfront, so these issues can be addressed before submitting the draft. Once we have received written comments from the HCD, we will work closely with City staff and HCD reviewers to address any outstanding concerns on the draft. This is typically an iterative process, requiring a series of formal and informal communications. If significant program commitments are required to achieve substantial compliance, we recommend holding a City Council study session prior to resubmitting the draft to the HCD. However, based on the Ciy's RHNA, we do not anticipate the need for an additional study session. For budget purposes, we anticipate two rounds of formal review. Typically, the need for a third round of HCD review depends on the nature of the challenges faced in the Housing Element and how aggressive the programs are in the first draft. To ensure a speedy and predictable review process, we will work with the HCD throughout the development of the Housing Element to identify any areas of potential concern upfront so that the draft Housing Element submitted to the HCD has the best chances of securing a speedy review and approval. Deliverables HCD Review Draft Housing Element (2 copies) Third Preliminary HCD Housing Element Summary of changes made to the Housing Element Page 2-20 Proposal to City of Santa Ana