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Home My WebLink About03/04/2022 - Planning and Zoning Commission - AGENDA - Work Session * Work session times are approximate and are subject to change without notice. David Katz, Chair Virtual Meeting Ted Shepard, Vice Chair Zoom Webinar Michelle Haefele Per Hogestad Adam Sass Jeff Schneider Julie Stackhouse Planning and Zoning Hearing will be held on Thursday, March 10, 2022 in City Hall Chambers or online. Regular Work Session March 4, 2022 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/99618877240. 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 March 4, 2022. 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: 996 1887 7240. (Continued on next page) Packet pg. 1 City of Fort Collins Page 2 TOPICS: PROJECTED TIMES: Consent: 1. January 20, 2022 Hearing Draft Minutes 12:00 – 12:05 Discussion: 2. Castle Ridge Group Home (Kleer) 12:05 – 12:35 Policy and Legislation: • Land Use Code Phase 1 (Overton/Beals) • Active Modes Plan (Geary) • East Mulberry Plan Update (Tatman-Burruss) 12:35 – 2:15 Commission Topics: • APA Planning Officials Training Series Part 1: Essential Skills- Roles and Responsibilities • Upcoming Hearing Calendar (Sizemore) • Commission Updates (Sizemore) • Public Engagement Updates (Stephens) • Transportation Board Liaison Update (Gavaldon) 2:15 – 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 March 10 Planning and Zoning Commission regular meeting will be available online, remotely and in- person. Information on participating in the March 10 Planning and Zoning regular meeting is contained in the agenda for the March 10 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 smanno@fcgov.com at least 24 hours prior to the March 10 meeting. Packet pg. 2 March 4th, 2022Noah BealsDevelopment Review ManagerPlanning and Zoning CommissionLand Use Code HOUSING UpdateLUC HOUSING UPDATEPacket pg. 3 Re-Organization2• Article 1 General Purpose• Article 2 Administration/Procedures• Article 3 Site Suitability • Article 4 Development Infrastructure• Article 5 Site Design• Article 6 Building Design• Article 7 Zone Districts and Overlays• Article 8 Uses with Specific Standards• Article 9 Signs• Article 10 Definitions and Rules of Measurements• Article 1 General Provisions• Article 2 Administration• Article 3 General Development Standards• Article 4 Districts• Article 5 Terms and DefinitionsExisting Land Use CodeProposed Land Development CodeLUC HOUSING UPDATEPacket pg. 4 FC Moves 281 North College Avenue P.O. Box 580 Fort Collins, CO 80522.0580 970.224.6058 970.224.6057 - fax fcgov.com/fcmoves Planning, Development & Transportation DATE: February 23, 2022 TO: Planning & Zoning Commission FROM: Cortney Geary, FC Moves, Active Modes Manager RE: Active Modes Plan Work Session Purpose The purpose of this work session is to provide an update on progress developing the Active Modes Plan and seek feedback from the Planning and Zoning Commission. The Active Modes Plan will combine and update the 2011 Pedestrian Plan and 2014 Bicycle Plan as well as incorporating micromobility devices such as skateboards and scooters. The project team has developed a vision and goals, is finalizing the existing conditions analysis, and has started drafting recommendations and developing a prioritization framework. The project team is particularly interested in feedback from Planning and Zoning Commission on the draft policy recommendations. The plan is anticipated for City Council adoption in August 2022. Background The City of Fort Collins is currently developing an Active Modes Plan, which will combine and update the City’s 2011 Pedestrian Plan and 2014 Bicycle Plan. The geographic scope of the plan is the City of Fort Collins’ Growth Management Area and will incorporate key regional connections beyond the city’s jurisdictional boundaries. This update is focused on identifying key opportunities to significantly improve and expand the City’s existing active modes networks, support facilities, policies, and programs. The plan will focus on making it easy, safe, and attractive for people of all ages and abilities to use active modes of transportation. The Active Modes Plan is a joint effort between the City of Fort Collins and Colorado State University and is funded by both entities. The City funding is derived from bicycle and pedestrian Community Capital Improvement Program funds. The consulting firm Toole Design Group was selected to support the development of the plan through a competitive request for proposals process. The project kicked off in September 2021. Strategic Alignment The Active Modes Plan is strategically aligned with other key plans and initiatives including: •2020 Strategic Plan o Objective 6.1: Improve Safety for people using all modes of travel o Objective 6.3: Ensure equitable access to and expansion of all sustainable modes of travel •City Council 2021 – 2023 Priorities o Implementation of 15-minute community concept o Improved air quality ACTIVE MODES PLAN Packet pg. 5 •City Plan o Principles T 6 & 7: Support walking and bicycling as safe, easy, and convenient travel options for all ages and abilities by building connected networks of facilities. o Other outcome areas including Environmental Health and Neighborhood Livability & Social Health •Our Climate Future o Big Move 4: Convenient Transportation Choices o Big Move 5: Live, Work and Play Nearby Existing Conditions To get a sense of the state of active transportation in Fort Collins today, the project team is analyzing existing conditions data. The analysis includes a review of data related to relevant planning, design, policy, and programmatic efforts; demographic data; land use and zoning; travel behaviors, speeds, and volumes; crash patterns; existing infrastructure location, type, and condition; critical destinations and connections; and resident requests received by the City for infrastructure improvements. Toole Design Group is currently finalizing the existing conditions report. The report will highlight existing issues and opportunities for active modes in Fort Collins. Community Engagement The plan will be informed not only by data analysis, but also on feedback from the community. The project team is seeking broad feedback from stakeholders and the community at-large, with an emphasis on elevating the voices of historically underrepresented groups. A Technical Advisory Committee, composed primarily of City staff and partner agencies, and a Community Advisory Committee, composed of pedestrian and bicycle advocates and community members of diverse backgrounds, provide feedback at key junctures throughout the plan development. The Bicycle Advisory Committee, Transportation Board, and other interested City Boards and Commissions are also engaged and providing input. To reach the community at-large, the project team is utilizing both traditional engagement methods such as visioning workshops and focus group meetings as well as non-traditional methods that “meet people where they are” such as pop-up events along trails and at community events. Two examples of engagement methods that have focused on reaching historically underrepresented groups include conducting focus groups with middle school students and contracting with Community Connectors, a local Latina-owned business which hires mobile home community residents to survey their neighbors. For the middle school focus groups, nearly 350 students participated in an in-person mapping activity led by the City’s Safe Routes to School Program. The students identified places they currently walk/bike/skate/scooter or would like to be able to as well as barriers to using active modes of transportation. Thanks to the work of the Community Connectors, 294 Spanish-speaking residents of mobile home communities in and around Fort Collins participated in the community survey. This represents 38% of all survey responses received. Total participation in the public engagement activities thus far is as follows: •Visioning questionnaire = ~350 participants •Community Survey = 771 participants •Mapping Activity = 879 participants; 1,376 submissions Visioning Based on all the feedback received from the community, the project team has developed the following vision and goals. Each goal is supported by a set of specific objectives. The vision and ACTIVE MODES PLAN Packet pg. 6 goals will serve as an overarching framework guiding the prioritization framework, recommendations, and implementation strategy. Vision Active transportation is an integral part of daily life and the local cultural experience. Fort Collins is a place where walking, biking, and using other active modes are safe, accessible, convenient, joyful, and desired by people of all ages and abilities. Goals •Network Connectivity - Create continuous, low-stress bicycle and pedestrian networks. •Access - Foster a transportation network for all people regardless of skill level, age, economic status, background, or ability. •Safety and Comfort - Develop and maintain a safe and comfortable transportation network that prioritizes active transportation users. •Health & Equity - Provide equitable programs and opportunities for walking and biking that help improve physical activity and environmental health throughout the community. •Community Culture - Expand upon programs and education to raise awareness of transportation safety and strengthen the culture of respect and responsibility for all transportation system users. Draft Policy Recommendations The project team is particularly interested in feedback from Planning and Zoning Commission on the draft policy recommendations. The policy recommendations are intended to help achieve the plan vision and goals. The team has developed three overarching policy strategies: •Prioritizing active modes - Fort Collins prioritizes projects, programs, and funding that support the use, sustainability, and growth of active modes. •Updating land use policies to support active modes - Fort Collins’ city code and land use policies support the use and growth of the active modes network. •Aligning standards with active mode goals - Fort Collins uses standards that support, encourage, and prioritize active modes when making infrastructure improvements. The City will have to prioritize where to dedicate resources when implementing these strategies. As such the team is interested in the Planning and Zoning Commission’s perspectives as to which of the following changes to policies and standards will have the greatest impact on active modes use in Fort Collins. Policies •Implement the transportation hierarchy citywide, which prioritizes active modes over low occupancy vehicles •Use active modes criteria to prioritize projects in the Capital Improvement Program, maintenance schedule, paving schedule, etc. •Review zoning code to identify opportunities for 15-minute communities •Increase the number of areas zoned for mixed-use developments •Create parking demand mitigation strategies for the entire city (not just Transit Oriented Development Overlay Zones) •Create a Vision Zero Action Plan ACTIVE MODES PLAN Packet pg. 7 Standards • Change from parking minimums to parking maximums in Transit Oriented Development areas • Update connectivity standards in the Land Use Code to require bike/ped connectivity standards • Update the Larimer County Urban Area Street standards – especially the Transportation Impact Studies, Intersections, and Street Lighting sections • Update the City’s Multimodal Transportation Level of Service Manual • Update signal timing procedures to prioritize active modes use Next Steps The project team is currently finalizing the existing conditions report and developing recommendations and a prioritization framework. The timeline for the remaining phases of the plan is as follows. The team will seek feedback on the recommendations and prioritization framework as well as the draft plan: • February – March 2022 – recommendations and prioritization • May – June 2022 – draft plan review • July 2022 – final plan review • August 2022 – anticipated City Council adoption ACTIVE MODES PLAN Packet pg. 8 Planning & Zoning CommissionWork Session March 4, 2022ACTIVE MODES PLANPacket pg. 9 2Outline• Background• Vision & Goals• Policy Recommendations• Next Steps1234ACTIVE MODES PLANPacket pg. 10 1BackgroundACTIVE MODES PLANPacket pg. 11 • Update and consolidate the 2011 Pedestrian Plan and 2014 Bicycle Plan+ Micromobility+ Vision Zero Action Plan+ 15-minute Neighborhood Analysis• Create a more formal walking program• Lay groundwork for achieving priority bicycle and pedestrian improvements guided by best practices:• Bicycle Friendly Communities• Walk Friendly Communities5BackgroundProject Purpose123ACTIVE MODES PLANPacket pg. 12 6BackgroundWho’s Involved?ACTIVE MODES PLANPacket pg. 13 7BackgroundProject Schedule•Visioning workshop•Visioning Questionnaire •Project Survey & Online Map•Focus Group Sessions•Community Pop-ups•Community tour•Analyses and mapping•Existing conditions report•Prioritization framework•Infrastructure•Policies and plans•CSU Corridor Concept Plans•Online Map•Community Pop-ups•Focus Group Sessions•Prioritization lists•Cost estimates•Implementation strategy•Intersection design training•Administrative draft•Public draft•Online summary•Final draftSEPTNOVJANMARMAYJULOCTDECFEBAPRJUNAUGVisioningExisting ConditionsPrioritization & RecommendationsImplementation StrategyDraft & Final Plan1234520222021•Final presentation to City CouncilACTIVE MODES PLANPacket pg. 14 8Background15-minute Neighborhood AnalysisKey Effort Elements• Establish citywide 15-minute vision• Review best practices• Develop broad and equitable public input• Collect data on existing neighborhood level patterns• Develop 15-minute city strategic action plansACTIVE MODES PLANPacket pg. 15 2Vision & GoalsACTIVE MODES PLANPacket pg. 16 10Community FeedbackEngagement Methods• Visioning• Workshops• Pop-ups• Online questionnaire• Online & print community survey• Survey boxes at community centers• Community Connectors surveying mobile home community residents• Web map• Focus groups• Middle school focus groups• MeetingsACTIVE MODES PLANPacket pg. 17 Active Modes Plan VisionAActive transportation is an integral part of daily life and the local cultural experience. Fort Collins is a place where walking, biking, and using other active modes are safe, accessible, convenient, joyful, and desired by people of all ages and abilities.ACTIVE MODES PLANPacket pg. 18 GoalsNetwork ConnectivityCreate continuous, low-stress bicycle and pedestrian networks. AccessFoster a transportation network for all people regardless of skill level, age, economic status, background, or ability.Safety and ComfortDevelop and maintain a safe and comfortable transportation network that prioritizes active transportation users.Health and EquityProvide equitable programs and opportunities for walking and biking that help improve physical activity and environmental health throughout the community.Community CultureExpand upon programs and education to raise awareness of transportation safety and strengthen the culture of respect and responsibility for all transportation system users.ACTIVE MODES PLANPacket pg. 19 3Policy RecommendationsACTIVE MODES PLANPacket pg. 20 Policy StrategiesPrioritizing active modesFort Collins prioritizes projects, programs, and funding that support the use, sustainability, and growth of active modes.Updating land use policies to support active modesFort Collins’ city code and land use policies support the use and growth of the active modes network.Aligning standards with active mode goalsFort Collins uses standards that support, encourage, and prioritize active modes when making infrastructure improvements.123ACTIVE MODES PLANPacket pg. 21 WWhich of the following would have the biggest impact on active modes use in Fort Collins?A. Implement the transportation hierarchy citywide, which prioritizes active modes over low occupancy vehiclesB. Use active modes criteria to prioritize projects in the Capital Improvement Program, maintenance schedule, paving schedule, etc.C. Review zoning code to identify opportunities for 15-minute communitiesD. Increase the number of areas zoned for mixed-use developmentsE. Create parking demand mitigation strategies for the entire city (not just Transit Oriented Development Overlay Zones)F. Create a Vision Zero Action PlanPOLICYACTIVE MODES PLANPacket pg. 22 WWhich of the following would have the biggest impact on active modes use in Fort Collins?A. Change from parking minimums to parking maximums in Transit Oriented Development areasB. Update connectivity standards in the Land Use Code to require bike/ped connectivity standardsC. Update the Larimer County Urban Area Street standards – especially the Transportation Impact Studies, Intersections, and Street Lighting sectionsD. Update the City’s Multimodal Transportation Level of Service ManualE. Update signal timing procedures to prioritize active modes use STANDARDSACTIVE MODES PLANPacket pg. 23 4Next StepsACTIVE MODES PLANPacket pg. 24 19Next StepsFebruary / March 2022Recommendations PolicyProgramsInfrastructure Prioritization criteriaMay / June 2022Draft plan reviewJuly 2022Final plan reviewAugust 2022Anticipated City Council adoptionACTIVE MODES PLANPacket pg. 25 For Questions or Comments, Please Contact:THANK YOU!Cortney Gearycgeary@fcgov.comACTIVE MODES PLANPacket pg. 26 DATE: STAFF: March 8th Travis Storin, Chief Finance Officer Sylvia Tatman-Burruss, Senior Policy & Project Manager WORK SESSION ITEM City Council SUBJECT FOR DISCUSSION East Mulberry Project Update EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The purpose of this item is to provide Council with an overview of the plan update process thus far and gather feedback on the strategic approach to plan-making and annexation evaluation. Staff will share an update on public engagement, present the approach for goals and share proposed decision-making framework for annexation scenario planning. GENERAL DIRECTION SOUGHT AND SPECIFIC QUESTIONS TO BE ANSWERED Guidance Sought 1.Is the Triple Bottom Line framework for annexation scenario development the right approach? 2.How does Council want to use our time with Commissioners on April 13th? BACKGROUND / DISCUSSION Project Outcomes The “Project” is generally defined in two interrelated parts: the East Mulberry Plan and the Annexation Phasing Analysis. Following adoption of an updated East Mulberry Plan, the annexation phasing analysis will provide information necessary for the City Council to consider possible annexation of the “enclave” portion of the East Mulberry area presently in Larimer County’s jurisdiction. The major deliverables of the entire project are: •Adoption of the East Mulberry Plan (previously known as the East Mulberry Corridor Plan) that captures the community’s desired vision for the next 20-30 years, consistent with City Plan; •An assessment of existing infrastructure conditions and recommended future City infrastructure investments and programs, consistent with the East Mulberry Plan; •A revenue and cost estimate associated with future annexation and infrastructure and operational needs, including potential annexation phasing options by sub-area; •Recommendations for short-, mid- and long-term implementation strategies A thorough Annexation Assessment will provide a balanced understanding of the benefits and tradeoffs of implementing the East Mulberry Plan vision, should the area come into the City’s jurisdiction. It will also include several specific scenarios for how the potential annexation could be phased over time to address the additional cost to provide City services. History E MULBERRY PLAN UPDATE Packet pg. 27 October 26, 2021 Page 2 The current East Mulberry Corridor Plan was completed in 2003. The plan was jointly adopted by the City of Fort Collins and Larimer County. The plan update will reexamine the East Mulberry area relative to emerging trends and key policy recommendations found in the 2019 City Plan Update. Through engagement with area business owners, residents and extensive internal staff conversations, the plan aims to highlight area priorities, guide thoughtful growth, and prioritize future public investments. A three-square mile area of unincorporated County land surrounded by land within the city limits, referred to as an 'enclave’, was formed along East Mulberry in August 2018 that permits the City of Fort Collins to annex the area after three years. Although not statutorily required to annex the enclave, the City has an agreement with Larimer County that such an enclave annexation will be pursued when it becomes eligible. Given the size of the East Mulberry enclave, such an annexation could be phased over several years. Annexation has been a tool used to grow the boundary of the City’s jurisdiction since the late 1800s. Since the 1950s, many of the annexations have occurred to the south in conjunction with development proposals on otherwise “greenfield” land, often of formerly agricultural lands or undeveloped prairie lands. Much of the East Mulberry area developed between the 1950s and 1970s, especially the industrial area north of East Mulberry Street. This area was generally isolated from the development occurring to the east around the core of College Avenue. As development occurred outward from the Fort Collins core in the 1980s, the East Mulberry area eventually became surrounded by City limits. Our Shared Purpose The agreement mentioned above between the City of Fort Collins and Larimer County has established a Growth Management Area (GMA) that concentrates urban development in areas that affords greater efficiency in urban service provision. As areas within the GMA have urbanized over time, the City has traditionally annexed those areas to match service needs with their level of development intensity. Because the East Mulberry area has become more densely populated, the area’s needs have evolved toward a more complete range of urban services for industrial, commercial, and residential uses. These services include, among others, public infrastructure updates and maintenance, police services, and connected urban design. The last major Enclave Annexation occurred in phases between 2007 and 2013 and the phasing plan was adopted by City Council in 2006. That enclave annexation is known as the Southwest Enclave Annexation. In addition to an examination of urban service needs, a comprehensive community engagement plan has been implemented to guide the plan framework. Residents, business owners and others who are involved within the East Mulberry have been engaged to think long-term about the vision and priorities for the future. In addition to area- wide engagement activities, an Advisory Group was formed with area residents and business owners to create space for deep-dive conversations into specific topics and offer a space for ongoing conversation. There are currently 14 members of the Advisory Group. The East Mulberry area is unique within Northern Colorado. It is one of the largest industrial areas in the region and boasts over 500 businesses. Some of those businesses are known regionally, nationally, and even internationally for their products and services. The area also has several neighborhoods with housing that is, on average, more affordable than much of the broader Fort Collins area. Timeline and Work Plan Update The original project timeline envisioned the review of the draft plan occurring ahead of the annexation scenario discussion to make sure the future goals and vision for the East Mulberry area were aligned with Council goals and priorities. The proposed updated timeline prioritizes annexation scenario planning and discussion ahead of draft plan review to allow Councilmembers to understand the decision-making framework and timeline to inform the plan- making process. Original Timeline for 2022: •March 8th: Review Goals and Big Ideas for East Mulberry Plan and Review Annexation Scenario Framework •April 26th: Review Draft of the East Mulberry Plan E MULBERRY PLAN UPDATE Packet pg. 28 October 26, 2021 Page 3 •Early Summer: Review draft of annexation phasing scenarios •Late Summer/Fall: Adopt East Mulberry Plan and Phasing Scenario Proposed Updated Timeline for 2022: •March 8th: Review Goals and Big Ideas for East Mulberry Plan and Review Annexation Scenario Framework •April 26th: Review Draft Annexation Phasing Scenarios •Summer: Review Draft of the East Mulberry Plan •Late Summer/Fall: Adopt East Mulberry Plan and Adopt Preferred Annexation Phasing Scenario East Mulberry Plan Update Community Engagement Community engagement for this plan has focused primarily on the business owners and residents within this area. While this area is important to the community of Fort Collins and the Northern Colorado region as a whole, Area Plan engagement usually occurs first with those who experience and interact with the place on a daily basis as an employee, business owner, resident or a combination of these. Sessions so far have included the following topics: •Several listening sessions focused on future vision of the area, questions regarding impacts of potential annexation and identifying issues based loosely on the model of “achieve, avoid, preserve” •Visioning Sessions have focused on sired “travel corridor” improvements along Link Ln, Lincoln Ave, S Summit View Dr, Timberline Rd and East Mulberry St and any desired improvements at key intersections •Other visioning session topics have included Character Areas, and E Mulberry Plan Goal refinement •Spanish interpretation has been offered at all major visioning and listening sessions and one visioning session was conducted as a Spanish-language only engagement event •Two prominent neighborhood HOAs have engaged directly with City staff and City staff has presented at a regular Countryside Estates HOA meeting to answer resident questions and create a shared FAQ for neighborhood residents Some of the primary opportunities and priorities that have been highlighted thus far in the public engagement process and internal conversations include: • General concerns about fee increases and the effect of City standards on business owners •Interest in greater connection to the broader Fort Collins community •Interest in crime reduction, especially at I-25 and E Mulberry •Interest in allowing space for Industrial uses and better access for trucks •Interest in aesthetic improvements along E Mulberry •Interest in preservation of Mobile Home Parks East Mulberry Plan Structure Public engagement and internal staff conversations have culminated into 6 main goals for the E Mulberry Plan: •Dedicated and Flexible Space for Industry •Safe and functional stormwater & Transportation infrastructure •Integrate and Connect to Community Amenities and Services •Protect and Promote Historic and Natural Features •Improve Placemaking of East Mulberry Commercial Frontage •Explore Phased Annexation of Enclave Staff has then developed “Big Ideas” or strategies to achieve these goals: E MULBERRY PLAN UPDATE Packet pg. 29 October 26, 2021 Page 4 Annexation Evaluation and Decision-Making Framework Based on previous involuntary annexations of a similar size, staff recommends exploring a phased approach rather than offering scenarios that emphasize bringing the area into city limits all at once. Staff has taken a “triple bottom line” approach to the annexation evaluation. While financial considerations are very important in the decision-making process, there are other considerations to balance in this process. Therefore, staff has developed three distinct buckets of lenses for evaluation: • Economic (transportation and stormwater infrastructure, capacity, services, revenue, redevelopment) • Social (displacement, attainable housing, affordable business spaces, Industrial and Ag Land Uses) • Environmental (protection, enhancement, integration) This work analyzes priorities, assumptions, timing, and resources through these “lenses” and is used as a framework for analyzing benefits and trade-offs of phasing options for annexation. Weighing any one of these over another based on a given set of assumptions produces different outcomes and can help to illustrate trade-offs and desired outcomes of resource allocation over time. E MULBERRY PLAN UPDATE Packet pg. 30 October 26, 2021 Page 5 Given the Triple Bottom Line framework, staff proposes we explore scenarios that clearly prioritize the following topic areas based on financial modeling assumptions and timeline: • Fiscal • Environmental • Economic/Business-Focus • Social • Community Priorities These scenarios will include all of these assumptions and priorities, though priorities within each of these “lenses” will be emphasized through timing and resources. Assumptions and financial implications will be clearly articulated by staff, allowing assumptions and priorities to be “mixed-and-matched” to create new, more refined scenarios for consideration if desired. City Council and County Commissioner Meeting The purpose of this meeting is to allow elected officials to discuss aspects of these complex topics that affect both agencies. This meeting will include two topics: • East Mulberry Plan and Annexation Phasing • Regional Air Quality East Mulberry Plan and Annexation Phasing Topic Proposed Questions: • Explore expectations regarding timing of annexation and shared purpose • Discuss Near-, Mid-, and Long-Term trigger points for annexation phases • What feedback do Commissioners and Councilmembers have on the goals and shared values of the plan and the annexation decision-making framework? Next Steps • Continue to refine annexation phasing options • Continue to refine plan policies and content • Bring forward draft annexation phasing options in Early Summer 2022 • Bring forward draft East Mulberry Plan, Summer 2022 ATTACHMENTS 1. Power Point Presentation E MULBERRY PLAN UPDATE Packet pg. 31 East Mulberry Project UpdateMarch 4, 2022City Council Work SessionTravis Storin & Sylvia Tatman-BurrussE MULBERRY PLAN UPDATEPacket pg. 32 2Agenda1. Is the Triple Bottom Line framework for annexation scenario development the right approach?2. How does Council want to use our time with Commissioners on April 13th?E MULBERRY PLAN UPDATEPacket pg. 33 3Timeline/Work Plan UpdateOriginal Timeline (2022):March 8th•Review Goals and Big Ideas for East Mulberry Plan•Review Annexation Scenario FrameworkApril 26th•Review Draft of the East Mulberry PlanEarly Summer•Review Draft Annexation Phasing ScenariosLate Summer/Fall•Adopt East Mulberry Plan•Adopt Phasing ScenarioMarch 8th•Review Goals and Big Ideas for East Mulberry Plan•Review Annexation Scenario FrameworkApril 26th•Review Draft Annexation Phasing ScenariosSummer•Review Draft of the East Mulberry PlanLate Summer/Fall•Adopt East Mulberry Plan•Adopt Phasing ScenarioProposed Timeline (2022):E MULBERRY PLAN UPDATEPacket pg. 34 East Mulberry Map4E MULBERRY PLAN UPDATEPacket pg. 35 5Shared Purpose: Annexation History• Growth Management Boundaries• Shared agreement, City/County• Equitable Service Provisions• Delineate urban and rural growth• Long-term PlacemakingE MULBERRY PLAN UPDATEPacket pg. 36 Engagement UpdateEngagement Summary Thus Far:• General concerns about fee increases and the effect of City standards on business owners• Interest in greater connection to the broader Fort Collins community• Interest in crime reduction, especially at I-25 and E Mulberry• Interest in allowing space for Industrial uses and better access for trucks• Interest in aesthetic improvements along E Mulberry• Interest in preservation of Mobile Home Parks6E MULBERRY PLAN UPDATEPacket pg. 37 Plan StructureE MULBERRY PLAN UPDATEPacket pg. 38 East Mulberry Plan8Dedicated & Flexible Space for IndustrySafe and Functional Stormwater & Transportation InfrastructureIntegrate and Connect to Community Amenities & ServicesProtect and Promote Historic and Natural FeaturesImprove Placemaking of East Mulberry Commercial FrontageExplore Phased Annexation of EnclavePlan GoalsE MULBERRY PLAN UPDATEPacket pg. 39 Big Ideas9GoalBig IdeasDedicated and Flexible Space for Industry•Foster innovation and entrepreneurship for commercial and industrial uses•Customized approach to in-fill development and business improvementsSafe and Functional Stormwater Transportation Infrastructure•Increase multi-modal transportation connections•Improve stormwater infrastructure•Identify funding and commitments for substandard and missing infrastructureIntegrate and Connect to Community Amenities & Services•Increase community policing resources•Explore mechanisms to maintain housing affordability and existing character of residential neighborhoodsE MULBERRY PLAN UPDATEPacket pg. 40 Big Ideas, Continued10GoalsBig IdeasProtect and Promote Historic and Natural Features•Protect existing natural habitats and features (including the Poudre River, Dry Creek, Cooper Slough, and Boxelder Creek) through thoughtful and appropriate development and buffer standards•Identify new areas for parks and natural areas and increase existing access•Increase urban tree canopyImprove Placemaking of East Mulberry Commercial Frontage•Collaborate with CDOT, adjacent business-owners and other community stakeholders on the re-design of East Mulberry for multi-modal transportation.•Emphasize I-25 intersection and corridor frontage as “Gateway” into Fort CollinsExplore Phased Annexation of Enclave•May allow for greater integration and implementation of plan goals•Careful and strategic analysis of pros and cons related to annexationE MULBERRY PLAN UPDATEPacket pg. 41 Annexation Phasing Scenario PlanningE MULBERRY PLAN UPDATEPacket pg. 42 12Scenario PlanningTriple Bottom Line AnalysisFinancial AnalysisEast Mulberry PlanCommunity OutreachCouncil Direction and Phasing OptionsE MULBERRY PLAN UPDATEPacket pg. 43 Safety• I-25 and East Mulberry consistently noted as an area where business success is partially impeded by safety issues not adequately addressed by current law enforcement efforts• actively requested to be annexed early to mitigate law enforcement deficienciesAesthetics/Transportation• aesthetic improvements along the E Mulberry frontage• Hwy is dangerous to access by all transportation modesStormwater Improvements• The service-area/Industrial park southwest of the old airport and directly east of Home Depot and Walmart is severely affected by stormwater infrastructure deficiencies and flooding related to Dry CreekHousing and Transit• Mechanisms for affordable housing preservation can be utilized in these neighborhoods• Investments in transportation mobility can be planned for Summit ViewStStE MULBERRY PLAN UPDATEPacket pg. 44 Implementation Approaches/financialsBottom Line:• Based on precedent from previous annexations, a phased approach is recommended• Allows for allocation of resources over time• Allows time for revenue generation ahead of other phases• Allows for better community engagement ahead of each phaseAnnexation Phasing Scenarios• Bring forward 3-5 Scenarios that clearly prioritize the following topic areas:• Fiscal• Environmental• Economic/Business-Focus•SocialE MULBERRY PLAN UPDATEPacket pg. 45 15Scenario PlanningTriple Bottom Line AnalysisFinancial AnalysisEast Mulberry PlanCommunity OutreachPhasing OptionsEnvironmentally-Focused Phasing•Emphasizes environmental priorities first•Other priorities are still present, but delayed or resourced differentlyEnvironmentally-Focused Phasing•Emphasizes environmental priorities first•Other priorities are still present, but delayed or resourced differentlyEconomically-Focused Phasing Option•Emphasizes economic priorities first•Economic here means for economic development and vitality in the area•Not focused necessarily on Fiscal impactFiscal-Impact-Focused Phasing•Emphasizes fiscal impact to City, including existing priorities, risks and a timeline•Other priorities are de-emphasized to clearly articulate fiscal impactE MULBERRY PLAN UPDATEPacket pg. 46 16Timeline/Work Plan UpdateOriginal Timeline (2022):March 8th•Review Goals and Big Ideas for East Mulberry Plan•Review Annexation Scenario FrameworkApril 26th•Review Draft of the East Mulberry PlanEarly Summer•Review Draft Annexation Phasing ScenariosLate Summer/Fall•Adopt East Mulberry Plan•Adopt Phasing ScenarioMarch 8th•Review Goals and Big Ideas for East Mulberry Plan•Review Annexation Scenario FrameworkApril 26th•Review Draft Annexation Phasing ScenariosSummer•Review Draft of the East Mulberry PlanLate Summer/Fall•Adopt East Mulberry Plan•Adopt Phasing ScenarioProposed Timeline (2022):E MULBERRY PLAN UPDATEPacket pg. 47 County engagement – staff and County Commissioners17E MULBERRY PLAN UPDATEPacket pg. 48 18Topics for Joint Council/County Commissioner MeetingSharing with Commissioners:•March 21st: Similar presentation to Commissioners• Packet available for Councilmembers and Commissioners first week in AprilApril 13th, topics for discussion:East Mulberry AnnexationxExplore expectations regarding timing of annexation and shared purposexDiscuss Near-, Mid-, and Long-Term trigger points for annexation phasesxWhat feedback do Commissioners and Councilmembers have on the goals and shared values of the plan and the annexation decision-making framework?Regional Air QualityE MULBERRY PLAN UPDATEPacket pg. 49 E MULBERRY PLAN UPDATEPacket pg. 50