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Home My WebLink About06/09/2023 - Planning and Zoning Commission - AGENDA - Work Session * Work session times are approximate and are subject to change without notice. David Katz, Chair Hybrid Meeting Julie Stackhouse, Vice Chair Conference Rooms C&D Michelle Haefele 281 N College Ave Adam Sass Fort Collins, Colorado 80524 Ted Shepard Samantha Stegner Zoom Webinar York Planning and Zoning Hearing will be held on Thursday, June 15, 2023 in City Hall Chambers or online. Regular Work Session June 9, 2023 Hybrid Meeting Noon – 2:30 p.m. Planning and Zoning Commission Work Session Agenda Participation for this hybrid Planning and Zoning Commission work session will be available in-person, 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 Participation (In Person): Individuals who wish to view the work session in person may attend the meeting located at 281 N College Ave in Conference rooms C&D. 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/98603242259. 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 June 9, 2023. Attendees should try to sign in prior to 12:00 p.m. if possible. In order to attend virtually: 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: 986 0324 2259. Packet pg. 1 City of Fort Collins Page 2 TOPICS: PROJECTED TIMES: Consent: 1. April 20, 2023 Hearing Draft Minutes 2. April 26, 2023 Special Hearing Draft Minutes 3. Public Rules of Procedure (P&Z Commission) 12:00 – 12:20 Discussion: • None Listed 12:20 – 12:20 Policy and Legislation: • Land Use Code Update (Beals) • E Mulberry Update (Keith/Mounce/Van Zee) 12:20 – 2:00 Commission Topics: • Upcoming Hearing Calendar (Sizemore) • Commission Updates (Sizemore) • Public Engagement Updates (Myler) 2:00 – 2:30 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 June 15 Planning and Zoning Commission regular meeting will be held with both remote and in-person participation options. Information on remotely participating in the June 15 Planning and Zoning regular meeting is contained in the agenda for the June 15 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 June 15 meeting. Packet pg. 2 Land Use Code Phase 1 Updates: Process Next StepsJune 9, 2023LUC UPDATEPacket pg. 3 Potential Alternatives and RevisionsLUC UPDATEPacket pg. 4 3Approach to Revisions/AlternativesDraft Code OptionsCouncil DirectionConcerns and Suggestions from EngagementAlignment with Guiding PrinciplesAnalysis of TradeoffsLUC UPDATEPacket pg. 5 4Mapping Potential Code Revisionslimit housing capacity and choicesAllow for more diverse housing choices that fit in with the existing character Allow for more diverse housing choices that do not fit within the existing characterIncrease housing capacity and choicesMore emphasis on changes to address housing capacity and choicesLess emphasis on changes to address choices that fit in with existing characterMore emphasis on changes to address both housing capacity/choices and choices that fit in with existing characterLess emphasis on changes to address either housing capacity/choices or choices that fit in with existing character (status quo)What feedback do Councilmembers have?Less emphasis on changes to address housing capacity and choicesMore emphasis on changes to address choices that fit in with existing characterOverviewLUC UPDATEPacket pg. 6 5Increased menu of housing choices and associated regulationslimit housing capacity and choicesAllow for more diverse housing choices that fit in with the existing character Allow for more diverse housing choices that do not fit within the existing characterIncrease housing capacity and choicesAllow ADUs everywhereNo parking restrictionsNo shading/privacy regulationsLimit where they are allowedInclude more parking restrictionsRegulate for shading/privacyAllow ADUS everywhereInclude some parking restrictionsRegulate for shading/privacyLimit where they are allowedExisting parking restrictionsExisting shading/privacy regulationsAccessory Dwelling UnitsWhat feedback do Councilmembers have regarding ADUs?LUC UPDATEPacket pg. 7 6Increased menu of housing choices and associated regulationsAdd incentives for incorporation of existing buildings1-3 Spaces of parking depending on number of bedroomsCreate building form for 3, 4, 5 unit plexesApply STR standardsLimit where they are allowedInclude more parking restrictionsRegulate for shading/privacyAllow PlexesInclude parking restrictionsRegulate for shading/privacyLimit where they are allowedExisting parking restrictionsExisting shading/privacy regulations2-5 Plexeslimit housing capacity and choicesAllow for more diverse housing choices that do not fit within the existing characterIncrease housing capacity and choicesAllow for more diverse housing choices that fit in with the existing character What feedback do Councilmembers have regarding 2-5 Plexes?LUC UPDATEPacket pg. 8 7Affordable HousingMaximize affordable housing incentives and deed restrictions Plexes only with affordable housing in some zonesFurther reduce parking restrictionsRequire affordable housing in new developmentLimit affordable housing incentives to some zonesInclude more parking restrictionsExpand and increase affordable housing incentives and deed restrictionsAllow additional housing types in most zonesReduce parking restrictionsExisting affordable housing incentivesExisting housing choices Existing parking restrictionslimit housing capacity and choicesAllow for more diverse housing choices that fit in with the existing character Allow for more diverse housing choices that do not fit within the existing characterIncrease housing capacity and choicesWhat feedback do Councilmembers have regarding Affordable Housing?LUC UPDATEPacket pg. 9 8Interaction between the code and private covenants (HOAs)limit housing capacity and choicesAllow for more diverse housing choices that fit in with the existing character Allow for more diverse housing choices that do not fit within the existing characterIncrease housing capacity and choicesWhat feedback do Councilmembers have regarding HOAs?Allow ADUs and duplexes in private covenant communitiesAllow prohibition of ADUs and Duplexes in private covenant communitiesIncrease design standards for ADUs and duplexessetbacks, window placement, heightLimit the number of ADUs and duplexes per block faceLUC UPDATEPacket pg. 10 9Parkinglimit housing capacity and choicesAllow for more diverse housing choices that fit in with the existing character Allow for more diverse housing choices that do not fit within the existing characterIncrease housing capacity and choicesWhat feedback do Councilmembers have regarding Parking?Allow ADUs without additional parking.Provide Parking reductions for Affordable Housing DevelopmentsAllow tandem parking spaces Increase Residential Parking Permit Program to more areas of the CityReduce parking requirements for multi-unit developments Require additional parking for ADUsMaintain parking requirements for multi-unit developmentsLUC UPDATEPacket pg. 11 10Recommended Revisions: Notification, community inputCURRENT CODEREPEALED CODEEXPLORE• Notification to residents a certain distance from the development• Large, yellow sign placed on the site• 3 review types based on unit type:• Administrative (BDR)• Public Hearing (Type 1)• Public Hearing and Neighborhood Meeting(Type 2)• Notification to residents a certain distance from the development• Large, yellow sign placed on the site• 3 review types based on unit type:• Administrative (BDR)• Public Hearing (Type 1)• Public Hearing and Neighborhood Meeting(Type 2)• Public Hearing and Neighborhood Meeting (Type 2) not required for residential projects• Explore public comment periods• Explore posting of all comments online• Explore neighborhood meetings or other community engagement opportunitiesLUC UPDATEPacket pg. 12 11Staff Recommended Revisions: Short Term RentalsCURRENT CODEREPEALED CODEEXPLORE• Only allowed in certain zone districts• Primary and Non-Primary STRs differentiated by zone• Only allowed in certain zone districts• Primary and Non-Primary STRs differentiated by zone• Explore revisions to STR program policies to limit STRs due to new policy on Accessory Dwelling UnitsLUC UPDATEPacket pg. 13 Next StepsLUC UPDATEPacket pg. 14 Next Steps13xJune Memo: In-depth analysis of feedback from engagement events and corresponding potential code revisionsxJuly 31stWork Session: Present Phase 2 engagement info and discuss code revisionsxAugust 22ndWork Session: Present draft code amendmentsLUC UPDATEPacket pg. 15 Draft East Mulberry Plan – UpdatesJune 9, 2023E MULBERRY PLAN UPDATEPacket pg. 16 AgendaAgenda:Ongoing Engagement Updates Draft East Mulberry Plan Updates & GoalsQuestionsFramework Plan UpdatesUpdates on Annexation Thresholds ApproachDiscussion2E MULBERRY PLAN UPDATEPacket pg. 17 Ongoing Engagement UpdatesE MULBERRY PLAN UPDATEPacket pg. 18 Ongoing Community and Stakeholder Engagement UpdatesLatest Events:• Table at Nueva Vida Mobile Home Park Resource Fair • May 13th12-3pm • County Commissioners presentation and updates• June 5th• Ongoing 1x1’s with Businesses in the East Mulberry Plan Area (partnership effort with Economic Health):• Meetings with Forney, Fiberlok, Lamar, Poudre Valley Co-Op and others upcoming • Business Engagement Event (hosted by Chamber of Commerce):• June 7that Charco Broiler• Red Carpet Committee (Event for new Chamber members) • June 13that the LyricE MULBERRY PLAN UPDATEPacket pg. 19 What we are hearing from Businesses: • Concerns/Interests expressed: • Allowed uses once annexed into the City • Ability to continue to grow and expand businesses• Increasing safety concerns and drug issues• Beautification/entry into the City • Safety of the interchange and on-ramps/off-ramps from Mulberry • Looking forward to continuing to learn about and understand the benefits of annexation5E MULBERRY PLAN UPDATEPacket pg. 20 Draft East Mulberry Plan Updates & GoalsE MULBERRY PLAN UPDATEPacket pg. 21 7• 2002 Plan language does not offer approach to annexation other than “the City will eventually annex the East Mulberry Corridor study area”. • 2002 Plan provided specific and detailed design recommendations (Urban and Streetscape Designs for various street segments). 2002 Plan v. 2023 Plan• Outlines a strategy for potential annexation.• Proactive measures to anticipate annexation: strategies and recommended action items indicate whether applicable prior to annexation and/or upon annexation. • Emphasizes flexibility and does not contain specific and detailed design recommendations. This is to preserve the longevity of the plan and ensure it is nimble in accommodating thresholds over an extended time.2023 East Mulberry Plan(cover TBD) E MULBERRY PLAN UPDATEPacket pg. 22 8East Mulberry Draft Plan TOCThe Draft East Mulberry Plan has three sections: 1. Introduction 2. Big Ideas 3. ImplementationSection 1: IntroductionAn Introduction to East Mulberry• Demographics Snapshot• History of East Mulberry• Enclave & Annexation (Terms to Know)Planning for East Mulberry• Planning milestones over time • 2002 East Mulberry Corridor PlanWhy Update, Why Now?• Existing & Changing Conditions • Community Priorities and What We’ve Heard• East Mulberry Enclave: History of Policy Guidance Section 2: Big IdeasBig Ideas for the Plan Update•7 Plan Goals•Goal StrategyImplementation Action ItemSection 3: Implementation Framework Plan and Character AreasDevelopment Framework Annexation Thresholds Framework E MULBERRY PLAN UPDATEPacket pg. 23 9Plan Goals & PoliciesPlan Goals and Topics•Goal 1: Commercial/Industrial Hub (industrial/ag uses)•Goal 2: Stormwater infrastructure •Goal 3: Multimodal (mobility, streets)•Goal 4: Community Access (amenities & services)•Goal 5: Housing Affordability•Goal 6: Historic, Cultural, Natural Features (ecological health)•Goal 7: Gateway AestheticThe creation of the goals for this plan were driven by extensive community input, ensuring that the plan reflects the needs and aspiration of local businesses and residents. Just a few of the key themes that led to the establishment of the seven goals includes: • Maintain diversity of uses, preserve small businesses and industry• Preserve agricultural and industrial function• A big picture plan is needed to manage stormwater issues and flooding• Preserve affordability and rural character • Improved access to community amenities and grocery store• An integrated transportation system connecting neighborhoods to the surrounding area E MULBERRY PLAN UPDATEPacket pg. 24 QUESTIONS?10E MULBERRY PLAN UPDATEPacket pg. 25 Framework Plan UpdatesE MULBERRY PLAN UPDATEPacket pg. 26 12Framework Plan UpdatesPlace Type Designations• Timberline Road, north of Mulberry & undeveloped land north of Airpark• Place Type designation changed to R&D Flex• Support for hybrid commercial / industrial / employment zone districts• Limited outdoor storage• Neighborhood commercial / amenities• Employment / manufacturingTimberline Rd International BlvdLink Ln Mulberry StreetE MULBERRY PLAN UPDATEPacket pg. 27 13Framework Plan UpdatesNonconforming Uses• Reduce potential of nonconforming uses• Add permitted land uses to the Industrial zone district• Meat packing, feedlot/livestock auctions• Potential limitations on size & location• Mulberry/I-25 Industrial subdistrict• Flexibility for nonconforming use expansion (short term)• Policy language supporting nonconforming use expansion for decision-makers for existing businesses in the Mulberry Corridor• Removing nonconforming use restrictions (long term?)• Likely part of broader community-wide Code changes (Phase 2 LUC?)E MULBERRY PLAN UPDATEPacket pg. 28 14Framework Plan UpdatesTransportation – Priority Streets & Transit Routes• Identify the most important streets where transportation designs and frontage improvements are needed most & prioritized with redevelopment & capital projects• Mulberry, Lincoln, Link, Timberline, Summit View• Policy support / flexibility for frontage improvements in others areas• Ex: local streets in the airpark or estate residential areas south of Mulberry may not need frontage enhancements• Identify connection opportunities (roads, transit, trails)• Air Park Dr future street connection to International Blvd• Bike/ped connectivity north to Vine Drive between Lemay & TimberlineE MULBERRY PLAN UPDATEPacket pg. 29 Updates on Annexation Thresholds ApproachE MULBERRY PLAN UPDATEPacket pg. 30 Annexation thresholds are a set of conditions that would determine when annexation would occur.• Follows a natural progression for annexing and offers flexibility in the size, location, and time when annexation occurs. • May help ensure the City can adequately serve annexed areas.Examples of Thresholds • Maintain logical boundaries to avoid a patchwork• Proactive Resource Protection (e.g., Cooper Slough)• Redevelopment risk (e.g., mobile home parks) • External Funding (e.g., I-25 Interchange or Mulberry Frontage)16Examples of ThresholdsEnclaveCity Limits‘Natural’ Annexations OccurIsland FormedCity Buffer StandardCounty Buffer StandardEnclaveCity LimitsE MULBERRY PLAN UPDATEPacket pg. 31 17Hypothetical Threshold Example:EnclaveCity LimitsE MULBERRY PLAN UPDATEPacket pg. 32 18EnclaveCity LimitsDevelopment proposal contiguous with City Limits initiates annexation**Development projects would remain on their own timeline driven by the City’s development review processHypothetical Threshold Example:E MULBERRY PLAN UPDATEPacket pg. 33 19EnclaveCity Limits“Island” is createdHypothetical Threshold Example:E MULBERRY PLAN UPDATEPacket pg. 34 20EnclaveCity LimitsAbility to achieve Citywide priority: Apply City’s buffer standards to high-priority natural resourcePotential Threshold Annexation boundary: • Maintain logical boundaries• Proactive Resource ProtectionHypothetical Threshold Example:E MULBERRY PLAN UPDATEPacket pg. 35 21EnclaveCity LimitsNew Enclave BoundaryHypothetical Threshold Example:E MULBERRY PLAN UPDATEPacket pg. 36 22What happens when a threshold has been identified?Staff identifies potential annexation boundariesNeighborhood meeting with residents and businesses near potential annexation area6-month period The following should occur:• Financial analysis • Evaluate condition and existing maintenance activities of streets and other infrastructure • Inform residents and businesses of service provider changes and anticipated fees• Staff to continue gathering feedbackAdjust Threshold Annexation boundaries as needed based on results of analysisAnalysis shared with Decision-Makers to identify timing options and whether to pursue annexation Yes/No Pursue AnnexationIf Yes:Staff may initiate annexation proceedings immediately or delay effective date of annexation to align with budgeting/resource availabilityE MULBERRY PLAN UPDATEPacket pg. 37 23What happens when a threshold has been identified?Staff identifies potential annexation boundariesNeighborhood meeting with residents and businesses near potential annexation area6-month period The following should occur:• Financial analysis • Evaluate condition and existing maintenance activities of streets and other infrastructure • Inform residents and businesses of service provider changes and anticipated fees• Staff to continue gathering feedbackAdjust Threshold Annexation boundaries as needed based on results of analysisAnalysis shared with Decision-Makers to identify timing options and whether to pursue annexation Yes/No Pursue AnnexationIf Yes:Staff may initiate annexation proceedings immediately or delay effective date of annexation to align with budgeting/resource availabilityP&Z makes recommendationUpdates provided, P&Z to weigh in on boundary adjustments as neededE MULBERRY PLAN UPDATEPacket pg. 38 Monitoring Reports – Compile information on the enclave related to individual annexations, upcoming capital or master planning projects, redevelopment activity, and more, to determine if any potential thresholds have been reached (establish a regular cadence, like every 2 years). Individual Annexations – When individual sites request annexation, staff is responsible for drafting a staff report and agenda materials for the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council. These documents should include specific discussion on whetherthe annexation contributes to threshold criteria.Capital Projects – Capital projects that may directly or indirectly affect the East Mulberry Plan area should be monitored as part of the ongoing threshold monitoring and management. Future Plan Updates – Subarea plans such as the East Mulberry Plan are often updated every 10 – 20 years to identify new conditions and reconfirm priorities. During any future plan updates, staff should review and update potential threshold scenarios.External Factors – Anytime special outside factors may lead to changes in the corridor, whether a new funding opportunity, collaboration with another jurisdiction, or a large development project, these present opportunities for staff to evaluate impacts on the corridor and whether they contribute to an annexation threshold outside the standard monitoring report timeline. Larimer County Input – Regularly consult with staff and decision-makers in Larimer County regarding the status of the enclave and fulfillment of the Intergovernmental Agreement in the context of the Mulberry Enclave.24Management of Annexation Thresholds: Long-Term ManagementE MULBERRY PLAN UPDATEPacket pg. 39 •June• Late June Public Review Draft released – 1 month+ review time for members of the public, stakeholders, and boards/committees •July• July P&Z Work Session focused on goals/policies and initial comments to Draft Plan. •August• August P&Z Work Session Update focused on comments received during public review window, additional P&Z comments before First Reading• August P&Z Hearing – Recommendation on adoption of East Mulberry Plan•September• September 19th– First Reading at City Council25Next StepsNext StepsE MULBERRY PLAN UPDATEPacket pg. 40 • How would P&Z Commissioners like to be involved in threshold identification and decision-making? • Are there other sections/topics within the draft Plan that commissioners would like to focus on specifically during upcoming work sessions? Do P&Z Commissioners have preferences for how staff should structure sharing that material? 26Questions and DiscussionQuestions for Discussion:E MULBERRY PLAN UPDATEPacket pg. 41 PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT UPDATE 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 June 9, 2023 To From Re Chair Katz and Members of the Planning & Zoning Commission Em Myler, Neighborhood Development Liaison June 2023 Public Engagement Update The purpose of this memo is to provide the Commission a monthly review of staff efforts to engage the public in Development Review as well as preview upcoming work of interest. May Public Engagement by the Numbers • Neighborhood meetings - 2 1. Mason Street Improvements, May 10 2. Tapestry Multifamily, May 15 • Land Use Code events – 13 1. 12 Walking Tours 2. Open House Staff Update LUC feedback analysis and developing alternatives for consideration. • Feedback from all LUC events thus far has been sent to a consultant for analysis • Staff is designing methods to create policy alternatives from feedback. • Staff is designing additional public engagement on alternatives, aiming to reach underserved groups who we largely failed to get in the room during the last round of engagement. Public engagement in Development Review • Named as a top concern from feedback during the Land Development Code engagement. • Open House and Walking Tour participants were asked for suggestions and comments. • Staff is considering how to improve the neighborhood meetings for Type I and Type II processes and what type of engagement might fit well in the BDR process to achieve the goal of removing barriers to building residential housing while continuing to offer high-quality public engagement. • June 22 – Staff will test a new format for the neighborhood meetings designed to help interested neighbors to create public comment letter that captures their concerns in an organized manner and is applicable to the decision being made in Development Review. o One guiding example is the letter created by the Voice of Brittany Knolls group for the Heartside Hill public hearing. Packet pg. 42