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TO: Karla Smith
Boards and Commissions Coordinator
FROM: Mikal Torgerson, Chairman
Planning and Zoning Board
DATE: December 1, 2004
SUBJECT: Planning and Zoning Board Work Program- 2005
The Planning and Zoning Board saw a drop in the number of development
applications and policy plans reviewed this past year. The drop can
primarily be attributed to a shift toward more development applications
being subject to Administrative (Type 1) Review, the provision for some
modification of standards requests to be reviewed administratively, and
the reduction in the number of policy plan amendments. These trends are
anticipated to continue through 2005.
In addition to evaluating development proposals, the Board will address
important land use policy and process issues during 2005, including:
Infill and Redevelopment — Direction received from City Council at a
recent study session on infill and redevelopment, and public testimony
about the City's residential off-street parking and architectural
standards, have pointed to the need to fine-tune development
regulations applied to redeveloping areas. The Board will play a key
role in the formation and evaluation of new infill development
standards and will be making a recommendation to City Council.
• Northwest Subarea Plan— The northwest portion of the Growth
Management Area remains the last major area facing development
pressure that does not have an adopted subarea or neighborhood
plan. Staff will be kicking off the project at the beginning of 2005 with
an anticipated completion during the second quarter of 2006.
Larimer County, CSU, Poudre School District Coordination- Planning
and Zoning Board will continue to work toward improved coordination
with Larimer County, CSU, and the school district, building on recent
successes between the City and these public entities.
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Improvements to the Development Review Process - The City's effort
to make the development review process more efficient and
predictable continues through 2005. More than a 35 changes have
been implemented to date, but the Planning and Zoning Board will play
a key role in seeing that the balance of the suggest changes are
implemented.
Development Review Fee Study,- The Board will participate in staffs
efforts to change the development review fees in a manner that will
provide an incentive for high quality development applications and help
recover a higher percentage of staff time dedicated to the review
process.
This past year, the Council liaison has attended joint meetings with
Planning and Zoning Board to review issues of concern and suggestions
for improved coordination. The Board has found this to be productive, and
will continue the meetings during 2005.
cc: Planning and Zoning Board Members
Karen Weitkanut, Council liaison
Greg Byrne, CPES Director
Cameron Gloss, Current Planning Director
Joe Frank, Advance Planning Director