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Council approves 120‑day access agreement for Site 3; Trumark, Habitat say project would include for‑sale units with 30% affordability

Mission Viejo City Council · April 14, 2026
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Summary

City Council authorized a 120‑day property‑access agreement for Trumark Homes to conduct due diligence on Site 3 (22.8 acres). Trumark estimated $185,000 in due‑diligence costs and described a mixed‑income, for‑sale plan with Habitat for Humanity; council discussed parking, noticing and by‑right status.

The Mission Viejo City Council unanimously authorized a property‑access agreement April 14 allowing Trumark Homes 120 days to conduct technical studies and viability analysis on Site 3, a 22.8‑acre parcel identified in the city's housing element.

Larry Longnecker of the city’s community development department told the council Site 3 is zoned RPD‑30A, the housing element assumes about 5.8 acres would be developed for roughly 215 dwelling units and the site carries a minimum 20% lower‑income affordability requirement. The council declared Site 3 surplus land in July 2024 and selected Trumark…

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