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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026 - Planning and Zoning Commission - WORK PLAN Planning & Development Services 281 North College Avenue P.O. Box 580 Fort Collins, CO 80522.0580 970.416.2740 970.224.6134- fax fcgov.com Planning, Development & Transportation TO: Delynn Coldiron, City Clerk FROM: Adam Sass, Chair Planning & Zoning Commission DATE: November 14, 2025 SUBJECT: Planning and Zoning Commission 2025 Summary & 2026 Work Plan Planning & Zoning Commission at a Glance  The Planning and Zoning Commission’s responsibilities include making recommendations to the City Council regarding zoning, annexations, land use code amendments, major public and private projects and any legislative or long-range planning activities (such as City Plan or subarea plans) that require Council approval.  The Commission is the final decision-making authority regarding land use proposals, including overall development plans, project development plans, major amendments and planned unit development master plans for projects under 640 acres in size.  The Commission is composed of seven volunteer members, with interest or expertise in land use planning, architecture, engineering, construction, historic preservation, real estate, and related fields. 2025 in Review The Planning & Zoning Commission held 11 regular hearings acting on an average of 2-3 items per meeting. The Commission also held 12 work sessions. The Commission continued to make adaptations to transition to a hybrid meeting format. With the adoption of Ordinance 143, 2022 in December of 2022, the Municipal Code was amended to allow remote participation by applicants and the public, and for Commissioners during non-quasi-judicial items. The Commission conducted all its meetings in a hybrid format in 2025. In addition to all regularly scheduled meetings, one additional special meeting was held in February 2025 to dedicate an entire hearing to one development project. The following projects were reviewed by the Commission in 2025:  Liberty Common Junior High, SPA240002  Carnegie Building Renovation Lighting Update – MA230137  Schoolside Park – BDR240009  Prospect Plaza SPAR  Prospect Plaza Redevelopment, SPAR, SPA240003  Heritage Christian Academy – ODP  Brick Stone Extension Request FDP170006  Heritage Christian Academy – ODP  Montava Phase D Core  Uplift Self Storage at Rudolph Farm  Liberty Common Junior High School Phase 2 – SPA250001  SWC Drake College – ODP – ODP250002  Accessory Building – 5335 S County Road 7 – NA  Cherry St Cottages Extension Request – FDP180024  Pedersen Toyota Filing One – MJA250001  Pickleball Ventures – FDP250001  Touchmark Fort Collins – PDP250001  AXIS International Academy SPAR – SPA250002  Academy of Arts & Knowledge – SPA250003  Enclave at Redwood Subdivision – FDP250007  Prospect Ridge Multifamily – PDP230015  AXIS International Academy Parking Lot – SPA250004 Under the authority granted to Boards and Commissions by City Council, P&Z adopted Public Rules of Procedure for Public Participation to ensure consistency in the way public comment is managed at hearings. City Council did not hear any appeals related to any decisions made by the Planning & Zoning Commission in 2025. In addition to project reviews within the Commission’s decision-making authority, the Commission also made recommendations to City Council on the following projects: Annexations, Plan Amendments, and Rezonings:  Heritage Annexation – ANX240001  Fischer Rezoning, REZ240001  Moor Annexation – ANX250001 Plans, Policies, and Code Updates:  2024 Three-Mile Plan Update  Land Use Code Update: State Requirements for Accessory Dwelling Units and Parking Regulations  Short Term Rentals Land Use Code Changes in CCN  Proposed Soil & Xeriscape Landscape Standard Updates  Rooted in Community, Urban Forest Strategic Plan  Water Efficiency Plan Update  Water Natural Areas Strategic Framework  Commercial Corridors and Centers Land Use Code Updates  Tree Mitigation Policy 2026 Initiatives and Ongoing Projects In addition to evaluating development proposals, the Commission anticipates committing time to a number of important policy issues in 2026, including:  Land Use Code Updates – Planning & Zoning Commission will continue to provide direction on future Land Use Code updates. For the past 3 years, staff paused regular Land Use Code updates that focused on clean-up items and emergent topics due to the comprehensive update to the Land Use Code. With adoption of the Commercial Corridors and Centers updates to the Land Use Code in 2025, staff will begin regular Land Use Code clean-up in 2026.  Response to State Legislation – Many new pieces of State legislation impact Planning. Examples include new requirements for comprehensive plans per HB25-1198 and establishing Transit Centers per HB24-1313. Planning & Zoning Commission will provide recommendations to City Council for any updates to City Plan or the Land Use Code in response to these pieces of legislation. cc: Planning and Zoning Commission Members Emily Francis, Mayor Pro Tem, Council Liaison Kelly DiMartino, City Manager Caryn Champine, Planning, Development and Transportation Director Lori Schwarz, Community Development and Neighborhood Services Director Clay Frickey, Planning Manager