TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: David Chantarangsu, AICP, Development Services Director
PREPARED BY: Jarrett Ramaiya, Deputy Development Director
SUBJECT:
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Periodic Review of Development Agreement No. DA-2018-1631 (Ord. No. 569-01) Between the City of Murrieta and Pulte/BP Murrieta Hills, LLC
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ABSTRACT
The City entered into Development Agreement 2018-1631 (DA) for the development of the Murrieta Hills Specific Plan area. This report summarizes the property owner's progress to date in implementing the specific plan relative to the DA.
RECOMMENDATION
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Receive and file an annual report for the Development Agreement; and
Find and determine that the Owner of the Murrieta Hills Specific Plan area is complying in Good Faith with the terms and conditions of the Development Agreement for the 12-month Period of January 2025 to January 2026.
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PRIOR ACTION/VOTE
On November 16, 2021, the City Council approved a DA between the City of Murrieta and Pulte/BP Murrieta Hills LLC (Applicant).
STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT
The City Council's goal of maintaining a high performing organization that values fiscal sustainability, transparency, accountability and organizational efficiency is associated with this administrative priority.
DISCUSSION
The City of Murrieta (City) is authorized by state law and the Murrieta Municipal Code to enter into Development Agreements (DA). Development Agreements provide certainty to applicants and public agencies, especially for projects with long build-out periods due to their size and/or complexity. Included in the Development Agreement process is a requirement for an annual report to document a project's progress in meeting the objectives of the approved agreement.
Summary
In 2021, the City entered into a DA with the Applicant for the Murrieta Hills Specific Plan Amendment (Project) by adopting Ordinance No. 569-21. The City Council approved the Project to permit and construct 750...
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