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Home My WebLink About09/20/2023 - Economic Advisory Board - Agenda - Regular Meeting Economic Advisory Board REGULAR MEETING September 20, 2023, 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. HYBRID MEETING OPTIONS Physical Location: CIC Room @ 300 LaPorte Ave. Virtual option via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84688470753 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL 3. AGENDA REVIEW 4. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 6. NEW BUSINESS a. Economic Health Strategic Plan i. SeonAh Kendall, Economic Health Director; Shannon Hein, Economic Health Manager; and Jillian Fresa, Economic Health Manager – 20 minutes ii. Discussion – Board – 20 minutes b. Land Use Code Phase I i. Clay Frickey, Interim Sr Planning Manager – 10 minutes ii. Discussion – Board – 10 minutes 7. ELECTIONS a. Chair and Vice Chair elections 8. REVIEW SIX MONTH COUNCIL CALENDAR a. Proposed topics for next meeting 9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 10. BOARD MEMBER REPORTS 11. OTHER BUSINESS 12. ADJOURNMENT 09/20/2023 – AGENDA Page | 1 04/19/23 – Minutes Economic Advisory Board REGULAR MEETING Wednesday, August 8, 2023 – 4:00 PM 300 Laporte Ave. 1. CALL TO ORDER: 4:00 PM 2. ROLL CALL a. Board Members Present –  John Parks (Vice Chair)  Denny Coleman  Mistene Nugent  Richard Waal  Erin Gray  Thierry Dossou b. Board Members Absent –  Renee Walkup (Chair)  Braulio Rojas c. Staff Members Present –  Jillian Fresa, Economic Health Manager, Economic Health Office  Katie Geiger, Sr. Economic Specialist, Economic Health Office d. Guest(s) –  Sylvia Tatman-Burruss, Sr Project Manager, Megan Keith, Sr. Planner, & Michael Bussman, Lead Business Specialist, Economic Health Office 3. AGENDA REVIEW 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Board approved July Minutes 5. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION a. None 6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 7. NEW BUSINESS a. East Mulberry Corridor Plan - Going over draft sections of plan and background of past years engagement  Area = outlined in red Page | 2 04/19/23 – Minutes  Currently operating off the 2002 E Mulberry Corridor Plan • Adopted jointly between City and Larimer County  Current Concerns • Traffic, safety, and infrastructure decline  Engagement since 2018 • Enclave formed through Council Approval • 2021 Enclave becae eligible fore annexation and phased annexation approach was explored • 2022 had robust community engagement, met with Council 4 times, Joint City Council and County Board of Commissioners meeting • 2023 threshold annexation concept formalized • Plan scheduled for 1st reading with Council in September 2023  Direction from Council • Move slowly and deliberately – lessons learned from SW Enclave annexation • Requested additional analysis • Landed on strategy of thresholds for annexations  Summary of Public Engagement • Door to Door engagement plan for businesses in the Enclave • FAQ document, postcards with information, newsletters, website, in - person and online meetings • 200+ in person business visits • 1x1s with businesses • February Super Issues Meeting • Coordinated efforts with Chamber for 1x1s and group meetings  There’s not a lot of industrial land in FC and this annexation could open that up due to the large amount of industrial businesses  East Mulberry Plan • 3 Sections – Intro, Big Ideas, Implementation • Introduction • Demographics, History, Enclave and Annexation Terms to know • Planning for E Mulberry Page | 3 04/19/23 – Minutes • Why Update and Why Now • Big Ideas • 7 plan goals with strategies and implementation items for each goal • Implementation • Framework plan, character areas, transportation framework plan, development framework, annexation thresholds framework • This plan sets framework for potential annexation in the future and does not set specifics  Community Priorities and What we heard: • Infrastructure and development • Gateway and entry aesthetic • Corridor character and uses • Amenities and services • Housing and gentrification  What changes upon annexation • Law enforcement changes to city police services • Electric service would transfer to city utilities but maybe not immediately • Storm drainage would transfer to city stormwater utilities • Road maintenance would transfer to city transportation services  What wouldn’t change  Goals • Commercial/Industrial Hub • Stormwater Infrastructure • Multimodal Transportation • Community Access (amenities and services) • Housing Affordability • Historic, Cultural, Natural Features (ecological health) • Gateway Aesthetic  Threshold Categories • Maintenance of Logical Boundaries • Achievement of Citywide Policy Priorities • External Funding and Capital Project Alignment  What Happens when a threshold is identified • City staff identifies potential annexation boundaries • Neighborhood meeting with residents and businesses • 6month waiting period with analysis • Analysis shared with decision makers • Yes/No Pursue Annexation • If yes, staff may initiate annexation proceedings immediately or delay effective date of annexation to align with budgeting  Annexation Transition Committee • Required by state statute • Mechanism for communication Page | 4 04/19/23 – Minutes  Next Steps: • Public Review period ahead of Work session scheduled for Oct 10 • First reading of the E Mulberry Plan is scheduled for December 5 at City Council Regular Meeting  Questions • Are businesses positive about annexation? • Mixed bag – some are excited about increased services and storm water management, others are negative about fees and taxes • Any concern around inclusivity and representation of those showing up to the meetings? • Number of businesses in area • >400 • Number of residents in area • Several neighborhoods but no specific number, lots of residents showed up to group meetings as well • Businesses that don’t meet city allowable uses • There are lots of Ag businesses, Ag processing facilities, meat processing, salvage processing – Interest in making it part of city use, potential to change zone districts, potential to do overlays • Understanding that this area is unique and how to keep it unique • Key concerns or risks raised during engagement by businesses • Zoning and code, affordability, flooding • Will the city get involved prior to annexation for rezoning or will it all change after lines are drawn? • Trying to get ahead of zoning districts by making adjustments according to area and timing • What about new businesses coming in? - this conversation will more than likely come in to play during Land Use Code Phase 2 changes • Development requestions in GMA would go through City processes not county processes • Will there be a vision statement developed for the plan? • Decided the vision statement became watered down and meaningless due to the influence of all of the city departments involved, the 7 goals were created to fill this gap • How does the city look at the NIMBY-ism in this area for low income and industrial use – is it being considered • As redevelopment occurs, looking at standards for buffers for those different uses and trying to balance what is there with the future vision • What happened in the previous annexation to make this one go slower • The SW phased annexation – those in the area thought they were going to get infrastructure improvements faster than they Page | 5 04/19/23 – Minutes did, so now council is cautious about taking in infrastructure they cant improve upon in expected timelines • Talking with county about why these areas have seen such decline and if they would continue to decline if not annexed • Is there a website to look at for thresholds being followed in this area • Thresholds approach is driven more by external pressures and not under current control • i.e. the state wants to do intersection improvements • An opportunistic approach  Feedback for staff • Proximity to the foothills is a major attraction to the city, a statement about this should be included • Many people say E Mulberry is unattractive and this should be addressed  Staff ask for EAB • After the draft has reach final draft, after work session but before regular session, a recommendation to council would be helpful. b. Review of Council 6month Calendar and alignment of Board priorities  Engagement with council at 8/15 regular session • Erin, Denny, John attended • Shirley Peel expressed appreciation of engagement • Mayor Arndt expressed appreciation of engagement • Council expressed intention to engage boards and commissions more  Shirley wouldn’t mind being invited to future meetings  Follow up to council? • Thank you note from Chair and Vice-Chair and list of agenda items that they would like to be more engaged in • John will draft this week and send to rest of board  Topics of interest on 6month Calendar • U+2 Referendum and looking at putting on ballot for community vote • Does this have to go to a vote? - Jillian confirming • Economic Health Strategic Plan moved to Oct 14 and wanting to come to EAB in September • Oct 10th Topic – Landscaping • Water allocation fees – currently unscheduled on council agenda • Jillian to check with water team to see if they’re ready to do board engagement • Interest in sending recommendation around E Mulberry Plan prior to Oct 10th work session or inviting council member rep to September meeting • Denny to draft memo  Still looking for Chair and Vice -Chair interest for votes in September 8. OTHER BUSINESS 9. ADJOURNMENT Page | 6 04/19/23 – Minutes a. (5:59 pm) - Minutes approved by a vote of the Board on XX/XX/XX Economic Health Strategic Plan 09-20-2023 SeonAh Kendall, Economic Health Director Jillian Fresa, Economic Health Manager Shannon Hein, Economic Health Manager •Is there additional guidance for staff on the Economic Health Strategic Plan? •What feedback does Board have on the proposed elements to include in the updated Economic Health Strategic Plan? 2 Questions for Economic Advisory Board Heritage & Bloom Los Comales Why is the Economic Health of a community so important? A strong economic foundation is critical for other conditions to exist including: o Housing Affordability o Climate Action Goals o Small Business and Primary Employers complement each other 3Economic Health Laborjack 4Introduction to Economic Health Strategic Plan Vision Livability Sustainability Community Adaptation Fort Collins is a healthy, equitable, and resilient community where people and businesses can thrive. Fort Collins is a healthy, equitable, and resilient community where people and businesses can thrive. Fort Collins is a healthy, equitable, and resilient community where people and businesses can thrive. Studio Q Fitness 5A Resilient Economy Project Pizza 6Goals People Success + Business Success =Community Success •Goal 1: Increase business owner representation to match county demographics. •Goal 2: Increase overall business survivability longer than five years from 45% to 50%. •Goal 3: Add 1,800 new jobs in targeted sectors. •Goal 4: Increase representation in employment within targeted sectors. Konjo Coffee 7Engagement Summary Engagement Methods and Numbers Other engagement plans referenced: •2021 Reignite Northern Colorado •2022 City of Fort Collins Recovery Plan •Interviews conducted by both Hickey Global and EHO •Small Group Discussions •Online questionnaire •Community events: CSU Lagoon Concert and Bike to Work Day •Ongoing business visits DEIA Talent Network 8Community Feedback Identify three areas or ways in which you think Fort Collins can strengthen, expand, or diversify its economy 9Community Feedback What do you see as the biggest challenges facing Fort Collins businesses? 10SWOT Summary Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats Analysis Strengths: •Highly educated community •Educational institutions •Quality of place Weaknesses: •Housing affordability •Lack of diversity Opportunities: •Define Fort Collins brand •Simplify policy, processes, info •Retaining talent •Inclusive opportunities Threats: •Water •Cost of living & doing business •Perception of not being business friendly 11Economic Health Objectives Economic Health and City Plan Alignment Project Pizza Objective 1: Foster a vibrant, resilient, and inclusive economy. Objective 2: Support entrepreneurship and innovation. Objective 3: Support local, unique, and creative businesses. Objective 4: Ensure that an adequate and competitive supply of space and/or land is available to support needs of businesses and employers of all sizes. Objective 5: Engage and help shape regional economic development efforts. Objective 6: Support the development of a skilled and qualified workforce that is connected to employment opportunities in the city and region. 12Strategic Focus Areas Business Retention, Expansion & Attraction Small Business Talent & Workforce Innovation RedDrop Dx 13Priority Outcomes and Alignment to SWOT Outcome 1.1: Policy and structural shifts create a good business environment •Development Review •Economic impact studies Outcome 1.2: Strategic business retention, expansion, and attraction (BREA) efforts strengthen and diversify job opportunities, tax base, and economic vibrancy •Targeted industries such as circular economy, life sciences, climate tech Objective 1: Foster a vibrant, resilient, and inclusive economy Outcome 1.3: Fort Collins Businesses Are Resilient Ready •Implement standardized business demographics and data •Resiliency resources •Capital Project Liaison •Legacy Business Program 14Priority Outcomes and Alignment to SWOT Objective 2: Support entrepreneurship and innovation Outcome 2.1: Underrepresented and underserved entrepreneurs can start, scale, and stay in Fort Collins •MBEC program expansion Outcome 2.2: Chips Act bolsters quality job opportunities and innovation in semiconductor manufacturing •BREA efforts •State partnership – CHIPS Zone Program Outcome 2.3: Targeted cluster support spurs innovation •Life science & Climate Teach sectors •Regional partnerships Outcome 2.4: A Circular Economy establishes a stronger more resilient economy and community •City’s role •Industry partnerships – BREA efforts 15Priority Outcomes and Alignment to SWOT Outcome 3.1: Business Stories Matter to Community •Storytelling of business •Relationships & trust with business community Outcome 3.2: Fort Collins is known as a creative destination •Economic impact of the creative industry businesses Outcome 3.3: Main Street Businesses Can Thrive and Contribute to the community •Revolving Loan Fund •Streamline development processes •Nighttime economy Objective 3: Support local, unique, and creative businesses Kansas City Kitty 16Priority Outcomes and Alignment to SWOT Outcome 4.1: Investment in the 15-Minute Cities Concept provides opportunities for employment areas •Partnership with FC Moves •Utilization of existing tools (such as URA) for accessible commercial programs Outcome 4.2: Commercial Property Ownership is Accessible •Develop an inventory of high-demand commercial needs (commercial kitchens, wet lab space, etc.) Objective 4: Ensure that an adequate and competitive supply of space and/or land is available to support needs of businesses and employers of all sizes Outcome 4.3: Availability of commercial space matches industry demand •Evaluation of industry needs for space •Preserve land for industrial uses for long-term retention and growth •Encourage investment in infrastructure and services to employment areas 17Priority Outcomes and Alignment to SWOT Outcome 5.1: Partnerships drive regionalism •NoCo REDI •Regional issues: workforce, business climate, water, etc. •Northern Colorado Regional Airport Outcome 5.2: Regional messaging makes North Colorado competitive •Marketed as Northern Colorado •One voice, one message, one story Objective 5: Engage and help shape regional economic development efforts Burst Dx 18Priority Outcomes and Alignment to SWOT Outcome 6.1: Accessible career pathways meet needs of employers and employees •NoCo Works •Sector Partnerships •Partnerships for workforce programs in targeted areas (clean jobs, childcare, STEM, etc.) •Alignment between local talent and needs of industry Objective 6: Support the development of a skilled and qualified workforce that is connected to employment opportunities in the city and region Outcome 6.2: Diversity, equity, inclusion and access (DEIA) in the workforce create a sense of belonging in the Fort Collins community •DEIA Talent Network (talent retention & sense of belonging) •Student retention initiative 19 Questions for Economic Advisory Board •Is there additional guidance for staff on the Economic Health Strategic Plan? •What feedback does Board have on the proposed elements to include in the updated Economic Health Strategic Plan? Frida Azul Thank you! Urban Monk Studios Land Use Code: Potential Code Alternatives September 20th, 2023Clay Frickey | Interim Planning Manager Questions 2 Tonight, we are seeking a recommendation on the draft update to the Land Use Code Purpose of the Land Use Code Updates: To Align the LUC with Adopted City Plans and Policies with a focus on: •Housing-related changes •Code Organization •Equity 3 FIVE GUIDING PRINCIPLES Revisions to the code will continue to support the five guiding principles confirmed by City Council in November 2021 with an emphasis on Equity. 1.Increase overall housing capacity (market rate and affordable) and calibrate market-feasible incentives for deed restricted affordable housing 2.Enable more affordability especially near high frequency transit and growth areas 3.Allow for more diverse housing choices that fit in with the existing context 4.Make the code easier to use and understand 5.Improve predictability of the development permit review process, especially for housing 1.Increase overall housing capacity (market rate and affordable) and calibrate market-feasible incentives for deed restricted affordable housing 2.Enable more affordability especially near high frequency transit and growth areas 3.Allow for more diverse housing choices that fit in with the existing context 4.Make the code easier to use and understand 5.Improve predictability of the development permit review process, especially for housing Other ChangesKey Topic Areas •Housing types and number of units allowed in RL, NCL, and NCM Zones •Affordable housing incentives •Affordable housing definitions + requirements •Regulations to enhance compatibility in RL, NCL, and NCM Zones •Private covenants and HOAs •Parking •Short-term rentals (STRs) •Levels of review for residential development •Basic Development Review process •Housing types allowed in mixed-use and some commercial zones (cottage court, ADU, etc) •Increasing maximum density in LMN Zone from 9 to 12 dwelling units per acre •Maximum 2,400 sq. ft single-unit floor area in NCM, NCL, NCB •Design requirements (bulk plane, façade articulation, etc.) and rear-lot requirements in NCM, NCL, NCB •Form-based approach to regulating housing types •Allow ADUs in the UE zone •Code reorganization •Simplify and rename NCL, NCM, NCB to OT A, B, C •Clarification of definitions/measures •Graphic and form-based representation of code standards Summary of Code Changes Summary: Housing capacity 7 #1: Increase overall housing capacity (market rate and affordable) Key Proposals: •Target increases in housing capacity to zones in transit corridors and zones with the greatest amount of buildable land •Increase maximum density in the LMN zone from 9 to approximately 12 dwelling units per acre •Reduce parking requirements for studio, one- and two-bedroom units in multi-unit developments •Regulate building size through maximum floor area and form standards instead of units per building •Regulate density through form standards and building types instead of dwelling units per acre Enable more affordability, especially near high frequency transit and priority growth areas 8 PERFORMANCE METRIC EXISTING CODE PROPOSED CODE % CHANGE Total Housing Capacity Estimated number of units possible to build under zoning standards 25,959 dwelling units 39,563 dwelling units ⬆52%Housing Capacity as Percent of Projected 20 - Year Housing Need Estimated capacity compared to total projected housing demand through 2040.1 85% of 30,480 units 130% of 30,480 units Housing Capacity in Transit Corridors Estimated number of units possible to build under zoning standards within 5 minute walk of existing and future transit corridors. 5,104 dwelling units 8,221 dwelling units ⬆61% 1 Source: City Plan Trends and Forces Report (2017) Housing Capacity HOUSING CAPACITY REPORT CARD - UPDATED Summary: Housing Affordability 9 Key Proposals: •Expand affordable housing incentives •Modify income criteria to address the most critical shortages •Raise the density bonus incentive in the LMN zone •Create height bonus and parking reduction incentives •Require 60 years of deed restriction instead of the current 20 years •Continue to require a minimum 10% of units to be affordable for development seeking incentives •Update definitions for affordable housing, review for consistency #2: Calibrate market-feasible incentives for affordable housing Enable more affordability, especially near high frequency transit and priority growth areas Summary: Housing choice, compatibility, and diversity 10 #3: Allow for more diverse housing choices that fit in with the existing context and/or future priority place types Key Proposals: •Allow ADUs in all residential and mixed-use zones •Create a menu of building types and form standards to guide compatibility •Update Land Use Table to permit more housing types •Adjust standards to enable more small-lot infill development and “missing middle” housing types. •Update use standards, rules of measurement, and definitions to align with new building types and standards. Summary: Code Reorganization 11 #4: Make the code easier to use and understand Key Proposals: •Reorganize content so the most used information is first in the Code •Reformat zone districts with consistent graphics, tables, and illustrations •Consolidate form standards in new Article 3 – Building Types •Consolidate use standards into table in new Article 4 – Use Standards •Update definitions and rules of measurement for consistency •Rename some zones and create subdistricts to consolidate standards #5: Improve predictability of the development review process, especially for housing Potential Alternatives and Revisions 1 3Alternatives 33 Alternatives •Residential, Low Density •Neighborhood Conservation, Low Density •Neighborhood Conservation, Medium Density •Affordable Housing •Private Covenants/HOAs •Parking/Infrastructure •Input in Development Review •Short Term Rentals Include in the Draft Include in the Draft Not at this time 14Zone-Specific Alternatives RL (Residential, Low Density) 1 Limit ADUs to one story when there is no alley 2 Allow ADU with single unit dwelling, not with a duplex 4 Allow two units maximum (house + ADU or duplex only) 15Zone-Specific Alternatives All Zone Districts 3 Require ADU properties to be owner occupied (meaning owner has to reside in one of the units) 16Zone-Specific Alternatives NCL (Neighborhood Conservation, Low Density) 6 Decrease minimum lot size to 4,500 sf 7 Allow two units maximum on lots 4,500 - 6,000 sf (house + ADU or duplex) 8 Restrict ADU height to the height of the primary building 17Zone-Specific Alternatives NCM (Neighborhood Conservation, Medium Density) 10 Decrease minimum lot size to 4,500 sf 11 Allow three units maximum on lots 4,500 - 6,000 sf (single unit, duplex, row house and ADU only) 12 Allow five units maximum on lots larger than 6,000 sf 18Citywide Alternatives Affordable Housing 15 Expand affordable housing incentives citywide and calibrate market-feasible incentives for ownership and rental 16 Update definitions of affordable housing to match market needs for ownership and rental 17 Extend required affordability term to 60 years Affordability Standards. Rental and For-sale projects shall provide one of following minimum unit options: (1)Rental Units: (a) 10% units at 60% AMI; or (b) 20% units at 80% AMI (2) For-Sale: (a) 10% units at 80% AMI; or (b) 20% units at 100% AMI Covenant/Deed Restriction. The units will be required by binding legal instrument acceptable to the City, providing rights of enforcement to the City, and duly recorded with the Larimer County Clerk and Recorder, to be occupied by and affordable to low-income households for at least sixty (60) years. This covenant shall be recorded prior to issuance of a building permit for the development. There will be language placed in real estate sales documents, acceptable to the City, clearly noticing the deed restriction as part of the sale, and containing a continued requirement of notice in all future sales. Applicability. Article 5, general development and site design standards apply throughout the City and are not unique to a specific zone district, unless excluded as stated in a specific standard such as Chapter 14 of the Code of the City of Fort Collins regarding Landmarks. 19Citywide Alternatives Input in Development Review 26 Allow affordable housing projects to be reviewed under Basic Development Review 20Citywide Alternatives Private Covenants/HOAs 18 Allow an HOA to regulate the option for detached or attached ADU 19 Specify that HOA's can continue regulate aesthetics (color, window placement, height, materials, etc.) within the bounds of their existing rules 20 Add language to allow HOA's to regulate site placement (additional setbacks, separation requirements) 1.3.3 CONFLICTS WITH PRIVATE HOUSING COVENANTS No person shall create, cause to be created, enforce or seek to enforce any provision contained in any contract or restrictive covenant that prohibits or has the effect of prohibiting the number and/or type of dwelling units permitted on a lot when such number and/or type of dwelling unit(s) would otherwise be permitted by the City’s zoning regulations. A Homeowner’s Association may enforce private covenants which reasonably regulate external aesthetics including, but not limited to, site placement/setbacks, color, window placement, height, and materials with the intent of furthering compatibility with the existing neighborhood. No person shall create, cause to be created, enforce or seek to enforce any provision contained in any contract or restrictive covenant that prohibits or has the effect of prohibiting subdivision of property when such subdivision would otherwise be permitted by the City’s zoning regulations. 21Citywide Alternatives Parking/Infrastructure 22 Reduce parking requirements for multi-unit developments: 1 bedroom = from 1.5 to 1, 2 bedroom = from 1.75 to 1.5 23 Reduce parking requirements for affordable housing ONLY if the development has 7 or more units Number of Bedrooms/Dwelling Unit Parking Spaces Per Dwelling Unit*, **Affordable Housing (Section 5.2) Parking Spaces Per Dwelling Unit*,**,*** One or less 1 .75 Two 1.5 1 Three 2.0 1.25 Four and above 3.0 1.5 * Spaces that are located in detached residential garages (but not including parking structures) or in attached residential garages, which attached garages do not provide direct entry into an individual dwelling unit, may be credited toward the minimum requirements contained herein only if such spaces are made available to dwelling unit occupants at no additional rental or purchase cost (beyond the dwelling unit rental rate or purchase price). ** When public streets abutting the perimeter of the development site do not provide on-street parking then the percentage of garage parking spaces provided for the development site shall not exceed eighty (80) percent of the parking total. ***Only applies to developments with seven (7) or more units. 22Citywide Alternatives Parking/Infrastructure 24 Require 1 parking space for an ADU 25 Allow a tandem parking space to count ONLY IF an ADU or extra occupancy (2) Access. Unobstructed vehicular access to and from a public street shall be provided for all off-street parking spaces. Vehicular access shall be provided in such manner as to protect the safety of persons using such access or traveling in the public street from which such access is obtained and, in such manner, as to protect the traffic-carrying capacity of the public street from which such access is obtained. Notwithstanding the forgoing required off-street parking for both an ADU and extra occupancy use are allowed one (1) tandem space to count towards minimum parking requirement. (a)Accessory Dwelling Unit. One (1) additional parking space required. 23Citywide Alternatives Short Term Rentals 32 Restrict new ADUs from being used as STR 33 Allow existing ADU or Accessory Structures with STR license to continue operating under current license (a) On or after January 1, 2024, short term primary and non-primary rentals are prohibited in both accessory buildings and accessory dwelling units. This does not apply to any licenses issued prior to this date or accessory buildings and accessory dwelling units that have applied for a building permit prior to this date, and such licenses may be renewed or a new license may be issued per Section 15-646 of the Code of the City of Fort Collins. 2 4Alternatives for Discussion Items for Council Discussion 5 In the RL Zone allow duplexes ONLY IF 1) a lot is 100ft wide or wider or 2) one unit is an affordable housing unit or 3) the duplex converts and integrates an existing structure or 4) a lot is within 1/4 mile of current or future high-frequency transit 2 5Alternatives for Discussion Items for Council Discussion 9 In the NCL Zone allow three units maximum on lots 6,000+ sf ONLY If 1) a duplex + ADU or triplex converts and integrates an existing structure OR 2) a triplex or 3-unit cottage court includes one affordable unit. 2 6Alternatives for Discussion Integrate with existing structure (1) The addition must be the same height as the existing structure or lower; (2) The addition must be placed to the rear of the existing structure; (3) The addition must be designed to be compatible with defining features including but not limited to materials, finishes, windows, doors, entries, porches, decks, and balconies of the existing structure; and (4) The addition may not increase the footprint of the existing structure by more than 50%. (C) Any allowed demolition or additions shall be identified in the building permit submittal. Integrate with existing structure shall mean using the existing structure to achieve a new use and/or using the existing structure to achieve an increase in the number of dwelling units at an existing use. In order to meet the definition of integrate existing structure, the following requirements must be met: (A) Exterior walls must remain and cannot be demolished except for the following: (1) New windows, doors, or entry features may be added and only the area of the new features may be removed from the existing wall; (2) 0% of front walls, 25% of side walls, and 100% of rear walls may be removed; and (3) Exterior finishes may be maintained or replaced without increasing the footprint. (B) In conjunction with the demolition exceptions in (A), additions to existing structure may occur. Additions shall be subordinate to the existing structure by satisfying all of the following requirements: 2 7Alternatives for Discussion Items for Council Discussion 13 In the NCM zone allow six units on 6,000 sf or larger ONLY IF the development converts and integrates an existing structure (single unit, duplex, row house and ADU only) AND one unit is affordable 14 In the NCM zone allow a Cottage Court (minimum 3 units, maximum 6 units) on lots 9,000 sf or larger Next Steps Next Steps 29 •First reading: October 3, 2023