PLANNING AND HOUSING COMMISSION
STAFF REPORT
DATE: 06/10/2024
TO: Honorable Chair and Commissioners
FROM: Community Services Department
APPLICATION REQUEST:
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Review of the sale of one acre owned by the Corona Housing Authority for the 2nd Street Permanent Supportive Housing Project generally located at the southwest corner of Buena Vista Avenue and Second Street and a General Plan Consistency Determination (Portion of APN 118-270-055) (Applicant: Community Services Department)
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RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Recommended action
That the Planning and Housing Commission:
1. Recommend to the Corona Housing Authority the approval of the sale of one acre for the development of an affordable housing project consisting of 25 Permanent Supportive Housing units subject to the approval of development applications.
2. Adopt Resolution No. 2636 determining that the sale of a one-acre parcel generally located at the southwest corner of Buena Vista Avenue and Second Street is in conformance with the City's General Plan (Portion of APN 118-270-055).
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ANALYSIS
BACKGROUND
Section 2.58.070 of the Corona Municipal Code states the Housing Commission of the City of Corona shall serve in an advisory capacity to the Corona Housing Authority and shall review and make recommendations on matters to come before the Housing Authority. This includes the sale of property owned by the Corona Housing Authority for the development of affordable housing.
Property Owned by the Corona Housing Authority
On April 3, 2019, the Corona Housing Authority Board (Authority) authorized the purchase of three parcels abutting the newly expanded 91 FWY, located along Second Street and South Buena Vista Avenue. Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC) acquired these properties in furtherance of the 91 FWY Expansion Project and, at the culmination of the project, per the Surplus Land Act, before opening the sale of land to the public, RCTC must offer properties to agencies and en...
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