TITLE:
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RESOLUTION OF THE CITY'S INTENT TO OVERRULE THE ORANGE COUNTY AIRPORT LAND USE COMMISSION'S INCONSISTENCY DETERMINATION FOR THE CITY OF COSTA MESA'S 2021-2029 6TH CYCLE HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE
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DEPARTMENT: ECONOMIC AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT/ PLANNING DIVISION
PRESENTED BY: JENNIFER LE, DIRECTOR OF ECONOMIC AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
CONTACT INFORMATION: SCOTT DRAPKIN, ASSISTANT DIRECTOR; (714) 754-5278; Scott.Drapkin@costamesaca.gov
RECOMMENDATION:
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1. Conduct a public hearing and adopt a Resolution regarding the City's intent to overrule the Orange County Airport Land Use Commission's inconsistency determination for the City of Costa Mesa's 2021-2029 6th Cycle Housing Element Update.
2. Direct City staff to forward the Resolution to the Airport Land Use Commission (ALUC), and after 45 days schedule a City Council public hearing to consider overruling ALUC's determination.
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BACKGROUND:
Pursuant to Public Utilities Code (PUC) Section 21676(b), when a jurisdiction proposes an amendment of a general plan or specific plan, or the adoption or approval of a zoning ordinance or building regulation within the planning boundary established by ALUC, the City must refer the proposed action to the ALUC to determine whether the action is consistent with the Airport Environs Land Use Plan (AELUP). If the ALUC determines that the action is inconsistent with the AELUP, the City may overrule the Commission by a two-thirds vote of the City Council. State law indicates that the ALUC serves as a limited "advisory body" and therefore the Costa Mesa City Council has the final authority to make land use decisions in the City.
March 17, 2022 ALUC Review
On March 17, 2022, the ALUC considered the City's 2021-2029 6th Cycle Housing Element. On a 4-0 decision and after receiving the ALUC staff presentation and a follow up presentation by City staff, the ALUC determined that the City's Housing Element Update is inconsistent with the AE...
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