“The Magnolia Tank Farm project is a model by which we can compare future development and land use applications. Just like the rest of the State, Orange County is facing an ongoing crisis in housing availability. To meet this obligation, our County must accommodate almost 184,000 new housing units in a matter of years. I have full confidence in our local and regional planning authorities and our flood control infrastructure to protect existing and future developments to meet our Regional Housing Needs Assessment obligations.”

“Ecotourism is an important platform, if not the most important platform, for launching public education programs. As a part of the Tank Farm development, Shopoff Realty Investments is proposing a partnership between Shopoff and the Huntington Beach Wetlands Conservancy (HBWC) that will provide public access and wetlands education for both visitors and residents.  We are excited to partner with them in this effort.”

“Orange County is currently experiencing a shortfall of nearly 60,000 housing units and cities are in urgent need of a variety of housing types.  OCBC looks to new housing development like what is being proposed by Shopoff Realty Investments to help fill these housing needs.  Furthermore, in trying economic times it is crucial for cities to find additional funding sources for local infrastructure projects, parks and public safety. In addition to new tax revenue and the economic development impacts of addressing local housing supply challenges, this plan will bring in new jobs both during construction and once the lodge is built.” 

“2020’s Prop 19 – a portable property tax break for seniors – brought new opportunities to foster turnover in the housing market; however, we need new housing opportunities to make that happen. The Magnolia Tank Farm provides the City of Huntington Beach with an opportunity to build this mid-sized housing to serve both young families and downsizing seniors.  The only way to create thriving communities and a region with a robust and growing economy is to build new housing to meet our population’s need.”

“As Vice Chair of the Orange County Council of Governments (OCCOG), and a city leader, I was proud to stand with my colleagues to support much-needed housing in Orange County while preserving local control to preserve the livability of our neighborhoods.  OCCOG unanimously adopted a resolution to support the Magnolia Tank Farm mixed-use project in Huntington Beach. This development will add new homes, a hotel, associated retail, greater wetlands protection and improve the public’s access to the coast.  These are the types of projects that Orange County needs to remain a desirable place to live and visit.”