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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/13/2021 - Planning and Zoning Commission - AGENDA - Work Session Michelle Haefele, Chair Virtual Meeting Ted Shepard, Vice Chair Zoom Webinar Jeff Hansen Per Hogestad David Katz Jeff Schneider Planning and Zoning Hearing will be held on Thursday, August 19, 2021 in City Hall Chambers or online. Regular Work Session August 13, 2021 Virtual Meeting Noon – 3:30 p.m. Planning and Zoning Commission Work Session Agenda Participation for this remote Planning and Zoning Commission work session will be available online or by phone. Commission members and staff may be present in-person but interested members of the public and applicant teams are strongly encouraged to participate via Zoom. No public comment is accepted during work sessions. Public Attendance (Online): Individuals who wish to attend the Planning and Zoning work session via remote public participation can do so through Zoom at https://fcgov.zoom.us/j/92877739509. Individuals participating in the Zoom session should also watch the meeting through that site. The meeting will be available to join beginning at 11:45 a.m. on August 13, 2021. Attendees should try to sign in prior to 12:00 p.m. if possible. In order to attend: Use a laptop, computer, or internet-enabled smartphone. (Using earphones with a microphone will greatly improve your audio). You need to have access to the internet. Keep yourself on muted status. If you have any technical difficulties during the work session, please email kclaypool@fcgov.com. Public Attendance (Phone): If you do not have access to the internet, you can call into the work session via phone. Please dial: 1-253-215-8782 or 1-346-248-7799, with Webinar ID: 928 7773 9509. (Continued on next page) Packet pg. 1 TOPICS: PROJECTED TIMES: Consent: 1. June 17, 2021 Hearing Draft Minutes 2. June 30, 2021 Special Hearing Draft Minutes 3. July 15, 2021 Hearing Draft Minutes 12:00 – 12:15 Discussion: Sanctuary on the Green Continuance (Holland) WITHDRAWN 4. Appeal of Landmark Apartments PUD Minor Amendment (Everette) 5. Northfield Commons Major Amendment (Kleer) 6. Fairway Apartments (Kleer) 12:15 – 1:30 Policy and Legislation: • North College MAX Plan (Lorson) • Mountain Avenue Reshaping Project (Lorson) • 1041 Regulations (Smith) 1:30 – 3:10 Board Topics: • Upcoming Hearing Calendar (Sizemore) • Transportation Board Liaison Update (York) 3:10 – 3:30 The meeting will be available beginning at 11:45 a.m. Please call in to the meeting prior to 12:00 p.m., if possible. Once you join the meeting: keep yourself on muted status. If you have any technical difficulties during the meeting, please email kclaypool@fcgov.com. The August 19 Planning and Zoning Commission regular meeting will be available online, remotely and in- person. Information on participating in the August 19 Planning and Zoning regular meeting is contained in the agenda for the August 19 meeting available at https://www.fcgov.com/cityclerk/planning-zoning.php. Members of the public wishing to submit documents, visual presentations, or written comments for the Commission to consider regarding any item on the agenda must be emailed to kclaypool@fcgov.com at least 24 hours prior to the August 19 meeting. Packet pg. 2 Community Development & Neighborhood Services Planning & Development Services 281 North College Avenue P.O. Box 580 Fort Collins, CO 80522.0580 970.221.6376 970.224.6111- fax MEMORANDUM Date: August 4th, 2021 To: Chair Haefele and Members of the Planning & Zoning Commission From: Alyssa Stephens, Neighborhood Development Liaison Re: Neighborhood Meeting Format _____________________________________________________________________ The purpose of this memo is to provide an update on current neighborhood meeting practices and outline a path forward for neighborhood meetings once the community enters the recovery phase following the COVID-19 pandemic. Since May of 2020, development review neighborhood meetings have been held virtually using the Zoom platform, with community members able to participate using a telephone, smartphone, or computer with access to the internet. From May to December 2020, over 500 community members joined virtual development review neighborhood meetings. In addition, the meetings were recorded and posted online, increasing access to those who may work or have caregiving responsibilities at night. At this time, neighborhood meetings are still being held virtually. While local health departments have lifted restrictions on indoor gatherings, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) continue to recommend virtual options for gatherings that require bringing together multiple households, and where vaccination status is unknown for some or all participants. As of August 4th, the Larimer County Health Department reported that 57% of eligible adults were fully vaccinated. This does not include children under 12, who are not yet eligible for any of the approved vaccines. The City of Fort Collins encourages unvaccinated people to wear masks in public spaces, but there is no longer a mask mandate in place for most public spaces at the state or local level, and proof of vaccination status is not required for entry. The CDC recently indicated Larimer County as a “high risk” county for transmission of COVID-19, largely due to the surge in cases of the highly contagious delta variant. Research has suggested that the delta variant is more than twice as contagious as the original strain, and can be transmitted by both vaccinated and unvaccinated individuals. The CDC has recommended that all individuals, regardless of vaccination status, wear masks indoors in counties with “substantial” or “high” transmission risk due to surge in cases of the delta variant of COVID-19. While the Larimer County Health Department has not updated its guidance at this time, the Packet pg. 3 updated guidance at the federal level and the high transmissibility of the delta variant have sparked confusion and hesitation among many in our community to engage in-person. The continued risk of community transmission and the changing nature of COVID-19 guidelines pose challenges to planning for safe in-person engagement. Neighborhood meetings are often scheduled at least one month in advance, with a required two-week notice period. This makes it difficult to be responsive to the most recent public health guidance. Neighborhood meetings are a vital part of the review process, and provide crucial input on development plans. Hosting these meetings virtually provides a safe, stable environment where residents can provide feedback on plans during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The Path Forward As vaccination rates in our community increase and we prepare to shift from a focus on response to a focus on community recovery, the City of Fort Collins has a unique opportunity to consider the role of virtual engagement tools like Zoom alongside more traditional tools like in-person meetings. Even prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, the City of Fort Collins recognized that traditional in-person engagement efforts were not meeting the needs of all community members. Some residents engaged for the first time during COVID because they were able to join meetings from the comfort of their home without arranging transportation or childcare. However, concerns about access to technology and the internet remain at the forefront when considering meeting format. As the City continues to drive toward new goals for equity, diversity, and inclusion, the focus must be on responsive and inclusive community engagement that balances the desire for in-person and online engagement. The Neighborhood Services Community Advancement Team is conducting a detailed analysis to determine the best meeting formats for neighborhood engagement, including development review neighborhood meetings. This includes: • Understanding barriers to access for neighborhood meetings, including limited access to technology, limited access to transportation, need for childcare services, language barriers, etc.; • Identifying key neighborhood demographics (% internet access, etc.) that can be used to drive decision-making on meeting formats; and • Analyzing available engagement tools, including in-person and virtual meetings, office hours, online forums, etc. The goal is to develop a clear decision tree to ensure that meetings are tailored to the target neighborhood and its needs, and continue to offer robust, two-way dialogue between community residents and potential developers. The team is currently gathering and analyzing data, and expects to have more information to share in the fall of 2021. Packet pg. 4 www.fcgov.com/northcollegemax North College MAX Plan Planning and Zoning Commission August 13, 2021 Packet pg. 5 www.fcgov.com/northcollegemaxNorth College MAX Plan Project Objective This project will create a plan to bring the MAX to North College Avenue. Generally, from Poudre River to Highway 1/Terry Lake Rd. Packet pg. 6 www.fcgov.com/northcollegemaxNorth College MAX Plan MAX on North College? •Transit Master Plan (2019) •URA Engagement •NFCBA Conversations •Our Climate Future Packet pg. 7 www.fcgov.com/northcollegemaxNorth College MAX Plan MAX Bus Rapid Transit •High-frequency service (every 10-15 minutes) •Linear route with dedicated travel lane •Higher speeds, less mixing with traffic •Improved transit experience •Easier •Faster •More comfortable •Off board fare collection •Free Wifi Packet pg. 8 www.fcgov.com/northcollegemaxNorth College MAX Plan This Project Will Explore: •Bus lanes •Bus route •Coordinate with routes 8 and 81 •Station areas and urban design •Safety and access for walking and biking •Transit Oriented Development (TOD) •Phasing transit improvements Packet pg. 9 www.fcgov.com/northcollegemax Project Schedule 6 October 2021 January 2022 April 2022 Design Options Evaluation & Preferred Design Adoption Existing Conditions & Visioning Planning and Zoning Commission Meetings Packet pg. 10 www.fcgov.com/northcollegemaxNorth College MAX Plan Public Involvement The North College community's input will help inform how the North College MAX will operate and look. Our community engagement goals include: 1.Inclusive outreach 2.Meaningful participation 3.Documenting and incorporating public input 4.A flexible and adaptive approach Packet pg. 11 www.fcgov.com/northcollegemaxNorth College MAX Plan Feedback •If the MAX were to come to North College, what concerns do you have? •What would you want to avoid or not see happen? •What would make the addition of the MAX on North College appealing to you (e.g., frequency, safety, etc.)? •What would you like to encourage regarding the MAX? Packet pg. 12 www.fcgov.com/northcollegemax Thank you! Please sign up for our newsletter: www.fcgov.com/NorthCollegeMAX Packet pg. 13 1 Packet pg. 14 Introduction Scope: Planning and concept design for Downtown Mountain Avenue between Howes Street and the Lincoln Avenue Bridge Background: 2020! Restart 2021! Purpose: Opportunity for improvements! To establish better plans and operations for curb space use (deliveries, outdoor dining, Uber and Lyft, Transit use, etc.) To further enhance Mountain Avenue as a Great Street, with historic and cultural significance Packet pg. 15 Objectives •Create a design that supports all travel modes and maintains flexibility for future innovations. •Consider all current and future uses when creating a new design. •Engage stakeholders in design creation and decision making. •Design with the City’s climate goals, equity, and inclusion in mind. •Continue the tradition of great design and beauty. •Ensure the design is safe and comfortable for all modes especially those most vulnerable. •Use urban design to bolster economic recovery from COVID-19. Packet pg. 16 Community Outreach Approach Project Website: Updated with information, schedule, latest data and concept plans On-Line Survey: On-going Postcards/Flyer Announcements: Business Door-to-Door handout Stakeholder Interviews: To be scheduled through the On-line Survey Design Charrette: 2-Day on-site, Concepts posted on Website Pop-up Tabling Events: On-site, #1: Before charrette feedback on likes. dislikes, use, travel mode etc. #2: After charette with preliminary concepts for feedback Packet pg. 17 Project Schedule Task June July August Sept October November December Stakeholder Feedback Existing & Future Conditions Design Charrette Charrette Design Refinement Final Design Report Packet pg. 18 Packet pg. 19 Discussion What is the most important aspect of Mountain Avenue as it is today? What would you like to see in the future of Mountain Avenue? (For example: bike facilities, parklets, outdoor dining, wider sidewalks, festival street, green spaces, plazas, different parking (configuration or supply), mid-block crossings, public art, TNC pick-up/drop-off, micro-mobility (scooter/bike share)…) Packet pg. 20 What are the Issues & Opportunities? Take the Survey! OurCity.fcgov.com/MountainAvenue Share the Survey! Packet pg. 21 Thank you! Packet pg. 22 1 August 13, 2021Packet pg. 23 Resolution May 4, 2021 Evaluate 1041 Regulations Develop a feasibility proposal to implement 1041 regulations Evaluate if 1041 regulations allow the City to better achieve its policy and regulatory goals 2 Packet pg. 24 1041 Regulations 1041 Regulations Allow local governments to identify, designate, and regulate areas and activities of state interest through a local permitting process The purpose is to give local governments control over development projects occurring within their jurisdiction even when the project has statewide impacts. A local government must identify the areas or activities of state interest and adopt guidelines pursuant to state statutory procedures and limitations 3 Packet pg. 25 Mineral Resource Areas •Gravel Mining Natural Hazard Areas • Flood • Geologic •Wildfire Historical/Natural/ Archaeological Resource Areas •Irrigated areas Areas Around Key Facilities • Highways •Airports •Utility Infrastructure Areas of State Interest 4 Packet pg. 26 New/Expanded Water/Sewer Treatment Municipal/ Industrial Water Treatment Highways and Interchanges Public Utilities Activities of State Interest 5 New Communities Solid Waste Disposal Mass Transit Airports Geothermal Resources Nuclear Detonation Packet pg. 27 1041 Regulations 6 Outcomes Packet pg. 28 New/Expanded Domestic Water Municipal/ Industrial Water Projects Highways and Interchanges New Communities Current Development Pressure 7 Public Utilities Solid Waste Disposal Mass Transit Airports Geothermal Resources Nuclear Detonation Packet pg. 29 New/Expanded Domestic Water Municipal/ Industrial Water Projects Highways and Interchanges New Communities Potential Future Development Pressure 8 Public Utilities Solid Waste Disposal Mass Transit Airports Geothermal Resources Nuclear Detonation •Front Range Passenger Rail* Packet pg. 30 New/Expanded Domestic Water New/Expanded Water/Sewer Treatment Highways and Interchanges New Communities Current Development Pressure 9 Public Utilities Solid Waste Disposal Mass Transit Airports Geothermal Resources Nuclear Detonation •NISP •NEWT 3 Water Pipeline* •FCLWD Golden Currant •CSU Raw Water Expansion •Hughes Stadium* *Potential future projects •CDOT Port of Entry •Mulberry/1-25* Qualified projects Packet pg. 31 Option #1 10 Opportunities Considerations •Regulations will likely get used •Other development types unlikely •State statutes are flexible •Shorter time frame and less resources •Not capitalizing on project momentum •Not immediately prepared for all development types Packet pg. 32 Option #2 11 Opportunities Considerations •Could address full authority of HB1041 •Will be prepared for all potential development projects •Capitalizes on project momentum •Iterative process may be beneficial •Engagement would require staff time from across the organization and across different industries •May never need the full scope of regulations •More resources and time required to complete Packet pg. 33 Option #1: $40K 12 Public Utilities Solid Waste Disposal Mass Transit AirportsAUGSEPTOCTNOVDECJANFEBMARAPRMAYJUNJULY AUGHEARING/FUNDING APPROP/CONTRACTING CODE DEVELOPMENT ENGAGEMENT REVISE CODE COUNCIL WORK SESSION CODE ADOPTION IMPLEMENTATION Packet pg. 34 Municipal/ Industrial Water Projects New/Expanded Water/Sewer Treatment Highways and Interchanges New Communities Option #2: $60K 13 Public Utilities Solid Waste Disposal Mass Transit AirportsAUGSEPTOCTNOVDECJANFEBMARAPRMAYJUNJULYAUGSEPTOCTNOVDECJAN FEBMARFUNDING APPROP/ CONTRACTING CODE DEVELOPMENT ENGAGEMENT HEARING/ WORK SESSION CODE REVISIONS CODE ADOPTION IMPLEMENTATION Packet pg. 35 Questions Does the Planning and Zoning Commission: Support adopting 1041 Regulations? Have a preference for Option #1 or Option #2? 14 Packet pg. 36