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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL - COMPLETE AGENDA - 11/12/2024Fort Collins City Council Work Session Agenda 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 12, 2024 300 Laporte Avenue, Fort Collins, CO 80521 NOTICE: Work Sessions of the City Council are generally held on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month. Meetings are conducted in a hybrid format, however there is no public participation permitted in a work se ssion. City Council members may participate in this meeting via electronic means pursuant to their adopted policies and protocol. How to view this Meeting: Meetings are open to the public and can be attended in person by anyone. Meetings are televised live on Channels 14 & 881 on cable television. Meetings are livestreamed on the City's website, fcgov.com/fctv. 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While work sessions do not include public comment, mail comments about any item on the agenda to cityleaders@fcgov.com Meeting agendas, minutes, and archived videos are available on the City's meeting portal at https://fortcollins-co.municodemeetings.com/ City of Fort Collins Page 1 of 1 City Council Work Session Agenda November 12, 2024 at 6:00 PM Jeni Arndt, Mayor Emily Francis, District 6, Mayor Pro Tem Susan Gutowsky, District 1 Julie Pignataro, District 2 Tricia Canonico, District 3 Melanie Potyondy, District 4 Kelly Ohlson, District 5 Council Information Center (CIC) 300 Laporte Avenue, Fort Collins Cablecast on FCTV Channel 14 on Connexion Channel 14 and 881 on Comcast Carrie Daggett Kelly DiMartino Delynn Coldiron City Attorney City Manager City Clerk CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION 6:00 PM A) CALL MEETING TO ORDER B) ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION 1. Community Report: Front Range Passenger Rail District update The purpose of this item is to update Council on the Front Range Passenger Rail District. 2. Community Capital Improvement Program ¼-cent Tax Renewal. The purpose of this item is to update the City Council and get feedback on the development of a package of projects for the capital tax renewal. This renewal is targeting the November 2025 election. 3. Land Use Code Update: Commercial Corridors and Centers The purpose of this item is to update Council on the scope, approach, and timeline for Phase 2 of the Land Use Code (LUC) update. C) ANNOUNCEMENTS D) ADJOURNMENT Upon request, the City of Fort Collins will provide language access services for individuals who have limited English proficiency, or auxiliary aids and services for individuals with disabilities, to access City services, programs and activities. Contact 970.221.6515 (V/TDD: Dial 711 for Relay Colorado) for assistance. Please provide advance notice. Requests for interpretation at a meeting should be made by noon the day before. A solicitud, la Ciudad de Fort Collins proporcionará servicios de acceso a idiomas para personas que no dominan el idioma inglés, o ayudas y servicios auxiliares para personas con discapacidad, para que puedan acceder a los servicios, programas y actividades de la Ciudad. Para asistencia, llame al 970.221.6515 (V/TDD: Marque 711 para Relay Colorado). Por favor proporcione aviso previo. Las solicitudes de interpretación en una reunión deben realizarse antes del mediodía del día anterior. Page 1 File Attachments for Item: 1. Community Report: Front Range Passenger Rail District Update. The purpose of this item is to update Council on the Front Range Passenger Rail District. Page 2 City Council Work Session Agenda Item Summary – City of Fort Collins Page 1 of 1 November 12, 2024 WORK SESSION AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY City Council PRESENTER Andy Karsian, General Manger, Front Range Passenger Rail District, SUBJECT FOR DISCUSSION Community Report: Front Range Passenger Rail District Update. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The purpose of this item is to update Council on the Front Range Passenger Rail District. ATTACHMENTS 1. Presentation Page 3 Item 1. Fort Collins City Council Update Front Range Passenger Rail Update November 2024 Page 4 Item 1. •Front Range Passenger Rail Refresher •Project Updates •Legislative Developments •Accomplishments and Two Year Lookahead Agenda Page 5 Item 1. Refresher Page 6 Item 1. •District Overview •Created by Colorado Legislature •Largest special district in state •Statutory direction: plan, design, finance, construct, operate, and maintain a passenger rail system along the Front Range •24-member board of directors, 5 staff members, initial budget of $4M •Partnerships with CDOT, RTD and FRA •Empowered to refer tax measure to voters for sustainable investment needed to realize project Front Range Passenger Rail District Page 7 Item 1. Project Updates Page 8 Item 1. Planning and Project Development Federal Service Development Plan •Complete: Route, Station Area, Ridership, Revenue Analyses •Underway: Operations and Service Modeling with Host Railroads •Next Steps: Capital Projects and Costs, O&M Costs, Financial and Implementation Plans •Completion: Late 2025; sales tax election 2026 Upcoming Public Outreach: Alternatives Analysis Report (Q4 2024) •Public and stakeholders can sign up for updates at ridethefrontrange.com Page 9 Item 1. Legislative Developments Page 10 Item 1. HB 1012 Front Range Passenger Rail District Efficiency •Clarify Board terms and nominating timeline for MPOs •Quorum clarification •More efficient elections •Board delegation of authority •Boundary clean-up SB 230 Oil and Gas Production Fees •Funding for expanded transit service, passenger rail and wildlife projects •Supports operations and capital •Connecting existing and new transit and rail services statewide 2024 Legislative Session SB 184 Support Surface Transportation Infrastructure Development •New project-based funding for transit and rail •Financing opportunities support federal funding requests for early capital construction •Advancing passenger rail service from Denver to Fort Collins Page 11 Item 1. •CTIO collects rental car fees for intercity bus and passenger rail services: •Bustang •Front Range Passenger Rail •Mountain Rail •Revenue collection begins late ’25; $58M/year •Collaboration between District, RTD, CDOT and CTIO to prioritize near-term rail service from Denver to Fort Collins •Partner working groups: governance, finance, operations •Linkage between FasTracks and FRPR Colorado SB 24-184 Page 12 Item 1. Accomplishments and Next Steps Page 13 Item 1. Accepted into Corridor ID Program; one of two projects nationwide on Step 2 Route and station markets adopted by Board Station location criteria finalized; local coordination started Extensive outreach throughout entire corridor Demonstration train from Boulder to Longmont; first passenger rail service since 1960s Public opinion polling shows strong support for project and charts course for communications plan Preliminary financial modeling to evaluate costs and refine sales tax ask of voters Accomplishments Page 14 Item 1. •District Board evaluated information from workshops, surveys, financial modeling and community input •Focus on creating a viable transportation project before going to the voters for a sales tax approval •Fiscal stewards of new state funding mechanisms, leverage resources by continuing to work with partners and considering opportunities to buy down the ask to the voters •Continuing education and outreach to communities, business leaders and local governments •Completing Service Development Plan •Path forward: 2026 ballot measure Ballot Timing Decision (2024 v. 2026) Page 15 Item 1. Two Year Lookahead •Service Development Plan and NEPA •SB24-184 implementation •Initial host railroad agreements •Economic Impact Study •Community education, outreach, and collaboration •2026 Ballot Initiative Page 16 Item 1. How Will You Use the Train? Page 17 Item 1. File Attachments for Item: 2. Community Capital Improvement Program ¼-cent Tax Renewal . The purpose of this item is to update the City Council and get feedback on the development of a package of projects for the capital tax renewal. This renewal is targeting the November 2025 election. Page 18 City Council Work Session Agenda Item Summary – City of Fort Collins Page 1 of 3 November 12, 2024 WORK SESSION AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY City Council STAFF Travis Storin, Chief Financial Officer Ginny Sawyer, Lead Policy and Project Manager Joe Wimmer, Senior Financial Analyst SUBJECT FOR DISCUSSION Community Capital Improvement Program ¼-cent Tax Renewal. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The purpose of this item is to update the City Council and get feedback on the development of a package of projects for the capital tax renewal. This renewal is targeting the November 2025 election. GENERAL DIRECTION SOUGHT AND SPECIFIC QUESTIONS TO BE ANSWERED 1. What questions do Councilmembers have regarding current proposed projects and/or timeline? 2. Are there projects Councilmembers recommend removing or adding? 3. Do Councilmembers have additional thoughts/suggestions on naming the project package? BACKGROUND / DISCUSSION The current Community Capital Improvement Program (CCIP) tax will expire on December 31, 2025. Staff is currently working to create a package to offer voters as a renewal in November 2025 for a tax that would run from January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2035. To date staff has:  Demonstrated the traditional use of this tax being implemented at approximately 50% transportation- related projects and 50% identified capital projects.  Shared lessons learned from previous tax measures.  Confirmed the desire that package of projects serve a diversity of needs throughout the community and focus on projects identified and vetted by the public through planning processes.  Compiled and vetted potential projects submitted by departments. Timeline to date has included Council touch points at a February 2024 work session, March 2024 Council Finance Committee (CFC), April 2024 work session, July 2024 CFC, and October 2024 CFC. Proposed Council timeline going forward: - January/February 2025 CFC (to be scheduled) Page 19 Item 2. City Council Work Session Agenda Item Summary – City of Fort Collins Page 2 of 3 - April/May work session (to be scheduled) - June/July work session (to be scheduled) - July/August 2025 ballot referral (to be scheduled) This schedule also anticipates public outreach and engagement starting in early 2025. Potential Projects The full proposed project list to date is attached. The list represents project costs far over what the quarter-cent tax would collect. Continued refinement of the list will include prioritization of projects through Council direction and public input, identifying scalable projects, and cost refinement, including the impacts of inflation over time. Below are a few specific project notes and project refinements that are underway:  Mulberry Pool: Following the July CFC meeting and the full Council discussion on the use of 2050 tax funds, staff reviewed proposed projects to ensure alignment. Based on these discussions, the Mulberry pool project remains in the 2026-35 capital sales tax list ($10M) with an understanding that multiple funding sources will ultimately be needed.  Housing: Staff has continued to vet the potential use of a $10M Affordable Housing Fund as the seed money for an on-going revolving loan fund. The overarching goal would be to create sustainable affordable housing funding and provide an ability to go “narrow and deep” with funding as opposed to “wide and shallow.” There are still many details to be determined and based on work and conversations to date it seems feasible to: - Issue a sales tax revenue bond against the $10M affordable housing fund dedication. - Bond proceeds of approximately $7.5M would be available in year one to loan to an affordable housing developer(s) at a favorable below-the-market interest rate. - Developer would pay back loan creating money for future loans and projects. Staff will prepare a more in-depth discussion on this topic for CFC in February 2025.  Downtown trolley Barn: Further discussions with Operation Services, Culture Services, and the Museum of Discovery have narrowed and better defined the scope of the downtown trolley building improvements into two specific activities: 1. Identify and complete necessary improvements to make the downtown trolley building “ready” and feasible for a yet to be determined use; and 2. Find temporary storage for the Museum object artifacts to allow for downtown trolley barn improvements and the inventory and auditing of the objects.  Gardens on Spring Creek: Expanding the projects at the Gardens on Spring Creek to include both the Children’s Garden and Event Infrastructure based on current challenges and limitations that impact visitor experience and potential revenue opportunities.  Downtown River Projects: shifting project focus to access for neighbors to the north of the river and river health in the area north of the river and west of College Avenue.  Dog Parks: Consideration of removing project based on desire for a different approach/philosophy addressing dogs in parks. Page 20 Item 2. City Council Work Session Agenda Item Summary – City of Fort Collins Page 3 of 3  The 3 proposed Streetscape projects (Willow and two on Jefferson) are being re-considered: - Continue with Willow only, furthering the redevelopment in the River District and to coincide with Utilities work; or - Remove all 3 projects and add additional dollars to the Arterial Improvements fund to allow greater flexibility in leveraging opportunities and greater geographic disbursement.  This option would benefit from additional clarity by adding “Streetscapes” to the fund title and ensuring any projects have been identified in plans.  An alternative streetscape project outside of the Downtown area would be Midtown Streetscape Improvements: Drake to Boardwalk The following projects are no longer listed: - Lincoln Center Kitchen Renovation - Community Shared Commercial Kitchen - LaPorte Avenue Re-design The following project has been added - Timberline Recycling Center Improvements Naming Having common nomenclature on tax measures can be beneficial during public outreach and throughout the term of the tax when describing funding sources. Previous programs have included: Designing Tomorrow Today Project RECAP Choices 95 Building Community Choice Building on Basics And the current program: Community Capital Improvement Program (CCIP) Considerations for the renewal are listed below. CFC feedback encouraged not using the words “tax” or “capital.” Staff will continue to create/consider options. Capital by Design Community by Design Capital Improvement Tax Quarter Cent Capital NEXT STEPS  Continued project development and refinement.  Council Work Sessions and Finance Committee Meetings ATTACHMENTS 1. Project Descriptions 2. Council Finance Committee Draft Minutes, October 3, 2024 (Excerpt) 3. Presentation Page 21 Item 2. November 7, 2024 Draft 2026-2035 ¼-cent Capital Tax Project List Arterial Intersection Improvement Program: $10M Vision Zero Plan This program provides an annual fund for improvements to arterial intersections with safety improvements for all travel modes. This funding has allowed City staff to provide needed design, local match for grants, and construction funding, for previous major arterial intersection improvements. From the 10-year Transportation Capital Improvement Program (TCIP), notable planned projects include: - Shields and Prospect Intersection Improvements - Shields and Horsetooth Intersection Improvements - Drake and Lemay Intersection Improvements - College and Drake Intersection Improvements Alternate: Arterial Intersection and Streetscape Improvement Program: $20M Vision Zero Plan This program provides an annual fund for improvements to arterial intersections and streetscapes with a focus on safety improvements for all travel modes. The Arterial Intersection Program has historically allowed City staff to provide needed design, local match for grants, and construction funding, for major arterial intersection improvements. Previous individual streetscape projects, including Linden Street and Willow Street renovations, have also been constructed from capital sales tax funding. Combining intersections and streetscapes into one program fund will allow for even greater leveraging of both funding and opportunity city-wide to coincide with development and other departmental work. From the 10-year Transportation Capital Improvement Program (TCIP), notable planned arterial intersection projects include: - Shields and Prospect Intersection Improvements - Shields and Horsetooth Intersection Improvements - Drake and Lemay Intersection Improvements - College and Drake Intersection Improvements Additionally, notable planned streetscape projects include: - Jefferson Street: Mountain to College - Willow Street: Linden to Lincoln - Midtown streetscape Improvements: College Ave: Drake to Boardwalk Bicycle Infrastructure and Overpass/Underpass Program: $20M Active Modes Plan This program provides an annual fund to construct bicycle infrastructure as recommended in the Active Modes Plan (AMP). This includes linear facility improvements such as buffered and separated bike lanes as well as spot treatments or crossing improvements such as bike/ped signals and protected intersections. Projects have been prioritized using the outcomes-based evaluation measures of network connectivity, access to transit, safety and comfort, and health and equity, with an emphasis on Safe Routes to Schools. This fund will combine the previous CCIP Bicycle Infrastructure Improvements and CCIP Bike/Ped Grade Separated Crossing Funds so will also fund pedestrian underpass projects that align with the AMP and the Strategic Trails Master Plan, as well as aligns with our Vision Zero action plan. Page 22 Item 2. November 7, 2024 Pedestrian Sidewalk Program: $16M Active Modes Plan This program provides an annual fund for construction of missing and ADA deficient sidewalks to complete the build out of the City network as well as pedestrian crossing improvements recommended in the Active Modes Plan. This funding provides approximately 1.5 to 2 miles of new sidewalk per year. Priority is given to areas near schools to advance the Safe Routes to School Program, as well as along arterial roads. Fund can also provide for local grant match. Willow Street Streetscape (Linden to Lincoln): $5.2M (possible removal) This project would create a better urban design corridor along Willow Street from Linden to Lincoln extending the previous work done on Willow Street west of Linden. The project assumes two travel lanes, two parking lanes, two bike lanes with 3-foot buffers and two 8-foot wide sidewalks and could be well timed to leverage with redevelopment in the area. Jefferson Street (College to Linden): $6.8M (possible removal) Creating a corridor similar to the recently completed Linden Street project on Jefferson from College Ave to Linden Street. Two drive lanes with a center median through the corridor. The sidewalks would be improved to be 4’-8' wide. Jefferson Street (Linden to Mountain): $7.3M (possible removal) Creating a corridor similar to the recently completed Linden Street project on Jefferson from College Ave to Linden Street. Two drive lanes with a center median through the corridor. The sidewalks would be improved to be 4’-8' wide. Transfort Bus Stop Upgrades and Bus Replacement: $6M Transfort has utilized dedicated funding from this program to improve over 80 bus stops and to leverage grant funding that will allow improvements at more than 100 additional stops and shelters. Improvements include ensuring ADA accessibility and amenities such as benches and trash cans. To date, 220 stops have seen ADA upgrades as a result of CCIP funding. Transfort also leverages program dollars for bus replacement. In the next 10 years, 30 buses reach the end of their useful life including eight (8) 60FT articulated MAX buses. Replacing buses at the end of their useful life is pivotal to maintaining the fleet in a state of good repair, minimizing mechanical breakdowns and maximizing on time route performance, while also leading to lower lifetime maintenance costs. Transfort Maintenance Facility: $16M This funding request would be leveraged with federal grant dollars at a match rate of 80% federal funds and 20% local match and would be used toward the design and expansion of the existing facility, and/or design and construction of a new facility. The vision for an expanded or new facility includes sufficient office space, training facilities, maintenance bays, and bus parking facilities to house the additional buses needed for expanded service. A new facility includes the potential for mixed use commercial space, and a new publicly accessible transit station. Current estimate for a new facility is approximately $77M, not including design costs. Nature in the City (NIC): $1.5M NIC projects provide opportunities for people to interact with and become stewards of their surrounding environment. These projects increase wildlife values by creating stronger connectivity between larger patches of urban habitat, such as natural areas and City parks. By funding both internal City efforts and public/private partnerships, the community integrates Page 23 Item 2. November 7, 2024 diverse, native landscapes from the center of Fort Collins to the edges of the Growth Management Area. Housing Fund: $10M Staff is researching potential new use of housing fund dollars including bonding against the amount to create a revolving loan fund. We have also confirmed with local housing providers that any amount of gap funding is a value. Lee Martinez Farm Renovation and Facility Expansion: $2.6M This project funds enhancements at the Farm at Lee Martinez Park by expanding inclusive outdoor recreation opportunities including a shelter space and additional education features. Mulberry Pool Replacement and Expansion: $10M Mulberry Pool will reach end of life in the next 10-years. This funding will help with a future replacement. Currently, Mulberry is the only pool in Fort Collins that provides a small year- round leisure pool that serves families. Mulberry also provides lap lanes for both the community, Poudre School District swim teams and club teams along with swim lessons for swimmers of all abilities. A new modern facility would better serve the growing needs of Fort Collins. Pickleball Complex: $4M This funding will be utilized and leveraged to provide additional pickleball courts. A pickleball complex feasibility study is underway to determine if an existing community park site can offer additional courts to close the gap in the short-term while waiting for future community parks to be built. Building a new 12-court complex would cost approximately $4M. Strategic Trails Implementation: $10M The Strategic Trail Plan will be completed in 2024 and early 2025. Additional annual funding will support the current Conservation Trust funding and expedite project delivery as developed by the plan. Dog Parks: $2.5M (possible removal) Funding would implement two new dog parks and improve existing dog parks. There is a current deficit in the central west and central east sections of town. The 2021 Parks & Recreation Master Plan calls for four additional dog parks by 2040. Bike Park (Early Phase): $5M This funding would be used to implement first phase of a bike park based on feedback gathered in a future bike park feasibility study. Children’s Garden and Event Infrastructure Upgrades: $5.5M This funding would allow for a major update of the Children's Garden which was the first garden to open to the public 20 years ago. The full scope of the Children's Garden construction project includes the garden itself, entry and access modifications for families and school groups. Event infrastructure improvements would be focused on enhancing the experience of visitors through better ADA restroom accessibility and more efficient technical (lighting, sound) equipment. Police Renovation for Mental Health Response Team: $450K The current detention area is underutilized due to regulatory restrictions and with renovation could provide much needed office and meeting space for the mental health responder team. Page 24 Item 2. November 7, 2024 Downtown Trolley Building Renovation $6.8M This funding would be utilized to stabilize the historic downtown trolley building. This building currently houses the Museum object artifacts and other miscellaneous storage. Stabilizing the building for future use is a first step towards maintaining and opening the space for greater public use. Funding in this offer includes temporary storage of the artifacts. In 2017, the Downtown Master Plan identified the historic Downtown Trolley Building as high potential for a community-centered use. Park, Trail, River Health and Accessibility North of the Poudre $8M This funding is proposed to improve access to the Poudre River for neighborhoods to the north and would include habitat, user experience and accessibility improvements to Legacy Park, Hickory Trail and Soft Gold Park. Construction Waste Diversion Equipment Replacement: $2.2M Five pieces of heavy machinery are included in this offer. The Crushing and Recycling Facility is a significant contributor to waste diversion and provides recycled materials to the public. In 2023, this facility processed approximately 138,000 tons of concrete and asphalt for reuse and diverting this material from the landfill. Timberline Recycle Center (TRC) Improvements: $2.2M This project would implement identified site improvements to make the TRC more accessible to all, to improve safety for visitors and staff, and meet the increased demand for recycling services in our community. Elements included in this project:  ADA accessibility through ramps and walkways as well as decreased distance from bins to vehicles.  Expanded access to recycling bins to meet the increasing number of customers and amount of material recycled at the site. Downtown Parks Shop: $7.9M This funding allows for early work towards implementing the Civic Center Master plan. The current downtown Parks Shop site is located in a refurbished commercial warehouse which is near the end of its useful life and will be displaced as part of the Civic Center Master Plan. A new facility in the downtown area will house not only the local support staff but also the crews which support the horticultural areas around our facilities and throughout the public areas and trail systems. Two districts will work out of this facility providing efficient operations in a timely manner to the public. Page 25 Item 2. Finance Administration 215 N. Mason nd Floor Fort Collins, CO 80522 970.221.6788 970.221.6782 - fax fcgov.com Council Finance Committee Hybrid Meeting CIC Room / Zoom October 3, 2024 4:00 - 6:00 pm Council Attendees: Mayor Arndt, Emily Francis, Kelly Ohlson Staff: Kelly DiMartino, Tyler Marr, Travis Storin, Denzel Maxwell, Teresa Roche, Jenny Lopez Filkins, Ginny Sawyer, Terri Runyan, Max Valadez, Joe Wimmer, Nina Bodenhamer, Drew Brooks, Monica Martinez, Kaley Zeisel, Brad Buckman, Dana Hornkohl, Dean Klingner, Victoria Shaw, Jill Wuertz, Zack Mozer, Randy Bailey, Trevor Nash, Garrison Dam, Jordan Granath, Logan Bailor, Renee Reeves, Dave Lenz, Jen Poznanovic, Jo Cech, Carolyn Koontz Other: Josh Yde, CPA, Plante & Moran, PLLC Timothy St. Andrew, CPA, Plante & Moran, PLLC Meeting called to order at 4:00 pm NOTE: The minutes from the September Council Finance Committee meeting will be distributed with the November meeting packet. A. Audit Results Randy Bailey, Accounting Director Trevor Nash, CPA, Controller Josh Yde, CPA, Plante & Moran, PLLC Timothy St. Andrew, CPA, Plante & Moran, PLLC SUBJECT FOR DISCUSSION Independent Auditors’ Report on 2023 Financial Statements Independent Auditors’ Report on Compliance for Major Federal Programs EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Plante & Moran will be presenting an overview of the Results of the 2023 Financial Statement Audit. This report covers the audit of the basic financial statements and compliance of the City of Fort Collins for year-end December 31, 2023. Page 28 of 230 DRA F T Page 26 Item 2. NOTE: The Annual Comprehensive Financial Report is available in print on request, and accessible online here: https://www.fcgov.com/finance/files/fy23-acfr-final-web-version.pdf?1724173021 GENERAL DIRECTION SOUGHT AND SPECIFIC QUESTIONS TO BE ANSWERED Staff seeks input on areas of priority or concern, other than those established in this Report to the City Council, for matters of recordkeeping and/or the City’s internal control environment. Otherwise, there are no specific questions to be answered as this is a 2023 year-end report. BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION In compliance with Government Auditing Standards, the City undergoes an independent external audit on an annual basis. Plante & Moran finalized its financial statement audit and compliance report on June 29, 2024, and the firm is required to report the results of the audit to those charged with governance. Attachment 1 to this agenda item contains the full report, findings of note are summarized below: Identified Deficiencies (Attachment 1, pages 3-5): Other findings/deficiencies identified by the auditors but not rising to the level of a significant deficiency can be found in the Report to the City Council. Staff will provide a written response to the audit findings at a fourth quarter Council Finance Committee meeting. The final 2023 Single Audit report on Compliance for Major Federal Programs is expected to complete by the third week of October and will be provided to Council Finance Committee at that time. DISCUSSION / NEXT STEPS; GENERAL DIRECTION SOUGHT AND SPECIFIC QUESTIONS TO BE ANSWERED Staff seeks input on areas of priority or concern, other than those established in this Report to the City Council, for matters of recordkeeping and/or the City’s internal control environment. Otherwise, there are no specific questions to be answered as this is a 2023 year-end report. Kelly Ohlson; I remember in the past, there were suggestions and ideas shared after previous audits. Travis Storin; in any given year, we will receive between two and seven verbal comments on things we can improve. These don’t rise to the level of a finding. It is a question of materiality. It is a judgmental position that we might take. We defer to our auditors if it is a material issue. Page 29 of 230 DRA F T Page 27 Item 2. Kelly Ohlson; slide 4 (see above) the last bullet – Does that mean there are things you are recommending but they don’t rise to a certain level? Are those things staff will end of doing? Tim St. Andrew; these are things that as we were going through the audit and testing, we noticed balances were off a little bit on these three items, but we did the analysis, we concluded that it didn’t rise to the level that was significant, but it is high enough that we needed to report it to you that we did have uncorrected adjustments. They are not reflected on the financial statements. Kelly Ohlson; so, what happens to these ideas – asking staff? Travis Storin; it would be kind of textbook that we are posting these. If you had a ‘no hitter audit’, there would be no findings on these schedules. A big lens for us is if it is going to affect a fund balance or not. That is a big determinant on whether it is something that would want to create some urgency around fixing. Tim St. Andrew; these are not findings – they are unrecorded adjustments but not significant enough balances to be findings. Randy Bailey; we prioritize all of these things. For example, the Tourism Improvement District, that was something that we did not include in any of our prior ACFRs. Because of this finding and the consult That we had, we included it in our FY23 ACFR starting this year. Going forward, we will operationalize that and it will be in our ACFR going forward. Page 30 of 230 DRA F T Page 28 Item 2. Kelly Ohlson; slide 6 (see above) – what is the specific definition of a Federal Single Audit? Page 31 of 230 DRA F T Page 29 Item 2. Does that mean you pulled out some things as we had more expenditures that $29.4M from the federal government in 2023. Josh Yde; this is money that was spent -you may have received some advanced funding such as APRA that hasn’t been spent yet. Any city or any entity that spends over $750K would be subject to a single audit. As part of the process, we receive a schedule of federal expenditures. There are strict guidelines that we must follow. The CIFA is our single audit plan and roadmap. We look at based on dollar amount, what the major programs are and then if they have had any issues in the last two years, that is how we decide which programs we are testing. We make sure we have the right coverage, depending on the facts of any year, we either have to do 20% or 40% coverage. Out of the $29M, we need 40% coverage. It is the same process every year, really grant specific and dollar specific which programs we test. Kelly Ohlson; if you were to grade how the organization is doing compared to other local governments. I just want to make sure we dot the I’s and cross the T’s. Josh Yde; I think you are doing very well, and you have a great team in place. Keep in mind that there has been a lot of change this year, on your end as well as a new audit firm and new auditing standards (GASB) that had a major trickle-down effect. The bar is low for findings, and it is more common than not to have findings. I would say overall, you are doing very well from a compliance to audit, preparation and readiness standpoint. Mayor Arndt; thank you. It is healthy to have audits. The Tourism Improvement District is new – this is our second fiscal year. That is why we switch auditors; you see new things and it is a healthy process that shows us ways to improve. Thank you for helping us be better. B. CCIP Project Options Travis Storin, Chief Financial Officer Ginny Sawyer, Project Manager Joe Wimmer, Financial Analyst SUBJECT FOR DISCUSSION Capital Improvement Quarter-Cent Tax Renewal EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The purpose of this item is to update the Council Finance Committee (CFC) on continued development into building a package of projects for the capital tax renewal. This renewal is targeting the November 2025 election. GENERAL DIRECTION SOUGHT AND SPECIFIC QUESTIONS TO BE ANSWERED 1. What questions do committee members have regarding the current projects and/or timeline? 2. Are there projects the committee would recommend to remove or add? BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION The current Community Capital Improvement Program (CCIP) tax will expire on December 31, 2025. Staff is currently working to create a package to offer voters as a renewal in November 2025 for a tax that would run from January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2035. To date staff has: Page 32 of 230 DRA F T Page 30 Item 2. • Demonstrated the traditional use of this tax being implemented at approximately 50% transportation- related projects and 50% identified capital projects. • Shared lessons learned from previous tax measures. • Confirmed the desire that package projects serve a diversity of needs throughout the community and focus on projects identified and vetted by the public through planning processes. • Compiled and vetted potential projects submitted by departments. Timeline to date has included Council touch points at a February 2024 work session, March 2024 CFC, April 2024 work session, and July 2024 CFC. Proposed Council timeline going forward includes: October 3, 2024, CFC (scheduled) - November 12, 2024, Council work session (scheduled) - January/February 2025 CFC (to be scheduled) - May work session (to be scheduled) - July work session (to be scheduled) - July/August 2025 ballot referral (to be scheduled) This schedule also anticipates public outreach and engagement starting in early 2025. Potential Projects The proposed project list to date is attached. The list represents project costs far over what the quarter-cent tax would collect. Continued refinement on the list will include prioritization of projects through Council direction and public input, identifying scalable projects, and cost refinement. This list includes transportation-related projects and newly identified projects. A few specific projects and details of note:  Following the last CFC meeting, staff took feedback to look at which funding sources and which projects truly align in the parks and recreation area. Council also recently had a work session specifically focused on the use of 2050 tax. Based on these discussions, the Mulberry pool project remains in the 2026-35 capital sales tax list ($10M) with an understanding that multiple funding sources will ultimately be needed.  Staff has continued to vet the potential use of a $10M Affordable Housing Fund as the seed money for an on-going revolving loan fund. The overarching goal would be to create sustainable affordable housing funding and provide an ability to go “narrow and deep” with funding as opposed to “wide and shallow.” There are still many details to be determined and based on work and conversations to date it seems feasible to: - Issue a sales tax revenue bond against the $10M affordable housing fund dedication. - Bond proceeds of approximately $7.5M would be available in year one to loan to an affordable housing developer(s) at a favorable below-the-market interest rate. - Developer would pay back loan creating money for future loans and projects.  Further discussions with Operation Services, Culture Services, and the Museum of Discovery have potentially narrowed the scope of the downtown trolley building improvements into two specific activities: 1. Identify and complete necessary improvements to make the downtown trolley building “ready” and feasible for a yet to be determined use; and Page 33 of 230 DRA F T Page 31 Item 2. 2. Find temporary storage for the Museum artifacts to allow for downtown trolley barn improvements and the inventory and auditing of the objects. There is still work and refinement to be done on this project.  Additional project list changes since July CFC: o The following projects are no longer listed: - Lincoln Center Kitchen Renovation - Community Shared Commercial Kitchen - LaPorte Avenue Re-design o The following projects have been added - Timberline Recycling Center Improvements Naming Having common nomenclature on tax measures can be beneficial during public outreach and throughout the term of the tax when describing funding sources. Previous programs have included: Designing Tomorrow Today Project RECAP Choices 95 Building Community Choice Building on Basics And the current program: Community Capital Improvement Program (CCIP) Considerations for the renewal are listed below. Capital by Design Capital Improvement Tax Quarter Cent Capital DISCUSSION / NEXT STEPS; GENERAL DIRECTION SOUGHT AND SPECIFIC QUESTIONS TO BE ANSWERED 1. What questions do committee members have regarding the current projects and/or timeline? 2. Are there projects the committee would recommend to remove or add? Page 34 of 230 DRA F T Page 32 Item 2. - Page 35 of 230 DRA F T Page 33 Item 2. Kelly Ohlson; naming ideas - names matter – the morale of the story – my history POST 2001 – 1994 tax- lost 60/40 – changed called it Open Space passed 65/35 - People don’t know what capital is – Community is far better than Capital - Community By Design Ginny Sawyer: at this point in the game, are projects all scalable. The work that we will continue to do is in identifying how much scalability will still leave a project viable. We will try to refine for Council as we go. Prioritizing and understanding is our march forward as we go…. Emily Francis; I would like to see Soft Gold Park refresh on the list for this – it needs to be redone Dean Klingner; can you share your vision? There are improvements at Soft Gold that could be 2025 eligible. Emily Francis; it is a poorly designed park. It is not user friendly and how it abuts to the natural area has caused a lot of environmental issues with for example, folks camping there. It is conducive to illegal behavior due to its location - no homes close. The design and environment - Dean Klingner; the team has been hearing that feedback – even in the 2050 conversation, we have heard a lot about the taking care of what we have component as parks age. What you are saying about Soft Gold resonates with our team in terms of there are enough changing factors going on that it will rise to the top. We are confident in that. What I would say today is that one way or another, we will do some thinking around whether 2050 or CCIP is the best option or a combination strategy. It may be that we just extend what we are thinking about for the north side of the river. Emily Francis; Hickory Spur is practical but is kind of depressing - except for when the goats are there Page 36 of 230 DRA F T Page 34 Item 2. Headline Copy Goes Here Travis Storin -Chief Financial Officer Ginny Sawyer -Lead Policy and Project Manager Joe Wimmer –Senior Financial Analyst Capital Sales Tax ¼-cent Renewal City Council Work Session November 12, 2024 Page 35 Item 2. Headline Copy Goes Here EPIC, Natural Areas, & Choices 95Project RECAPDesigning Tomorrow Today Capital Quarter-Cent History 2 1973-1980 •Lincoln Center •Mulberry Pool •Fire Station #4 •City Hall Building •Main Library •Parks Acquisition •Sewer to Andersonville/Alta Vista •Street Improvements 1985-1997 •Choices 95 •Senior Center •Eastside Neighborhood Park •Southwest Community Park Land Acquisition •Indoor Pool Renovations •Fire Station #10 Land Acquisition 1984-1989 •Major Street Improvements •Sidewalk Pedestrian Access Ramps •Indoor Pool Renovations •Open Space and Trails Acquisitions & Construction •Bikeways on College, Timberline, and Horsetooth •PFA Equipment Replacement & Land Acquisition Page 36 Item 2. Headline Copy Goes Here Building on BasicsBuilding Community Choice Capital Quarter-Cent History 3 1997-2005 •Police Building Land •EPIC Second Ice Sheet •Northside Aztlan Community Center •Pavement Management Program •Gardens on Spring Creek •Fossil Creek Community Park 2016-2025 •Poudre River Whitewater Park •Willow Street Improvements •Carnegie Building Renovation •Nature in the City Projects •Lincoln Avenue Bridge •Gardens on Spring Creek Visitor's Center Expansion •Affordable Housing Fund 2006-2015 •Fort Collins Museum of Discovery •Senior Center Expansion •Bicycle Program Plan Implementation •North College Avenue Improvements •Pedestrian Plan and ADA Improvements CCIP Page 37 Item 2. Headline Copy Goes Here 4 Renewal Timeline 2024 Q1 2025 Q2-Q3 2025 Q4-2025 ›On November ballot›Begin Public Outreach and Engagement ›Refinement of all projects and Programs ›To-be-scheduled: ›February CFC ›April/May Work Session ›Start to finalize total package ›Continue outreach ›Ballot Referral in late July/early August ›To-be-scheduled: ›June/July Work Session ›July regular meeting ›Begin package Development ›February Work Session ›March CFC ›April Work Session ›July CFC ›October CFC ›November Work Session Page 38 Item 2. Headline Copy Goes Here 5 Capital Tax –Lessons Learned Helpful to… -Advance projects from Master Plans that have been informed by community input. -Ensure items put forth represent community desires and priorities across broad geography, types of services, and personal passions. -Utilize community engagement to help prioritize projects and programming. Have learned to… -Adjust for inflation and add on years of operation and maintenance. -Balance flexibility and specificity to ensure voters get what the ballot promised while allowing flexibility to take advantage of unforeseen opportunities (grants, development, etc.) -Avoid singular projects that would absorb a majority of the funding. -Solidify a plan far enough in advance of referral to ensure adequate budgeting analysis and community awareness. The last two measures passed with 80% voter approval Page 39 Item 2. Headline Copy Goes Here 6 Capital Tax –Successful Project Package Asset Management & Master Plans Council Priorities Community Appeal Page 40 Item 2. Headline Copy Goes Here Early List –Not a Recommended List 2026-2035 Proposed Projects 7 Page 41 Item 2. Headline Copy Goes Here Culture 7% Parks & Recreation 19% Public Safety 1%Housing 6% Transit 13%Mobility/Safety 18% Active Modes 27% Zero Waste Infrastructure 3% Nature & River 6% 8 Totals & Summary ¼ Cent Tax Revenue •$11M annual revenue (2024) •$110M total revenue 2026-2035 Proposed Projects •$166M total project proposals to-date (2024) Chart includes all proposed projects ($166M)Page 42 Item 2. Headline Copy Goes Here 9 Comprehensive Project List Culture Children’s Garden and Event Infrastructure Downtown Trolley Building Renovation Parks & Recreation Bike Park (Early Phase) Dog Parks Downtown Parks Shop Lee Martinez Farm Renovation Mulberry Pool Replacement Pickleball Complex Mobility/Safety Jefferson Street (College to Linden) Jefferson Street (Linden to Mountain) Willow Street Streetscape Arterial Intersection Improvement Program Active Modes Bike Infrastructure and Overpass/ Underpasses Pedestrian Sidewalk Program Strategic Trails Implementation Zero Waste Infrastructure Timberline Recycling Center Improvements Construction Waste Diversion Equipment Housing Affordable Housing Fund Public Safety Police Renovation Mental Health Response Team Transit Transfort Bus Stop Upgrades and Bus Replacement Transfort Maintenance Facility Nature & River Poudre River Health & Accessibility Nature in the City Page 43 Item 2. Headline Copy Goes HereOngoing Capital Programs 10 Transportation/Engineering o Arterial Intersection Improvement Program o Bicycle Infrastructure & Overpass/Underpass Program o Pedestrian Sidewalk Program o Bus Stop Upgrades & Bus Replacement Other: o Affordable Housing Capital Fund o Nature in the City Page 44 Item 2. Headline Copy Goes Here 11 Items of Note Mulberry Pool o Remaining in package at $10M o Recognize pool replacement will require multiple funding sources Housing o Continuing to explore revolving loan fund (RLF) specifics o Stakeholders support $10M as RLF or as standard program Downtown Trolley Building & Museum o Building has been identified in the Downtown Masterplan as asset for community centered use o Currently houses object artifact collection and other storage o Need both storage and renovation funding Page 45 Item 2. Headline Copy Goes Here 12 Projects In Progress Dog Parks ~ Consider removal? o Highly rated in Recreation Masterplan o Need to determine best funding/timing/and locations Pickleball o Strong community desire and feasibility study in final stages o Possible funding opportunities Bike Park (Early Phase) o Bike Park feasibility study to be completed in April/May 2025 timeframe o $5M not likely to cover full cost River/Accessibility Projects o Looking at Lee Martinez and Legacy Park area to College o Focus on access for neighborhoods north of the river and river health –expanded scope to include Hickory Trail and Soft Gold Park Page 46 Item 2. Headline Copy Goes HereConsideration –Streetscape Projects 13 Three proposed Streetscape projects (Willow and two on Jefferson) -Continue with Willow only, furthering the redevelopment in the River District and to coincide with Utilities work; or -Remove all 3 projects and add additional dollars to the Arterial Improvements -add clarity by adding “Streetscapes” to the fund title and ensuring any projects have been identified in plans. Page 47 Item 2. Headline Copy Goes HereAdditions and Removals 14 Added: Timberline Recycling Center Improvements $2.2M ADA accessibility through ramps and walkways. Expanded access to recycling bins to meet demand. Removed: Lincoln Center Kitchen Shared Community Kitchen LaPorte Avenue Redesign Page 48 Item 2. Headline Copy Goes Here 15 Capital Tax 2025-2026 Naming -Brainstorm Capital By Design Capital Improvement Tax Quarter Cent Capital Current: Community Capital Improvement Program Community By Design Page 49 Item 2. Headline Copy Goes Here Next Steps 16 •Continue to refine projects and programs •Public outreach & engagement •Finalize package •Refer to 2025 ballot Page 50 Item 2. Headline Copy Goes HereDirection Sought 17 What questions do Councilmembers have regarding current proposed projects and/or timeline? 01 Are there projects Councilmembers recommend removing or adding?02 03 Do Councilmembers have additional thoughts/suggestions on naming the project package? Page 51 Item 2. File Attachments for Item: 3. Land Use Code Update: Commercial Corridors and Centers. The purpose of this item is to update Council on the scope, approach, and timeline for Phase 2 of the Land Use Code (LUC) update. Page 52 City Council Work Session Agenda Item Summary – City of Fort Collins Page 1 of 7 November 12, 2024 WORK SESSION AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY City Council STAFF Megan Keith, Senior City Planner Sylvia Tatman-Burruss, Sr. Policy & Project Manager SUBJECT FOR DISCUSSION Land Use Code Update: Commercial Corridors and Centers. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The purpose of this item is to update Council on the scope, approach, and timeline for Phase 2 of the Land Use Code (LUC) update. GENERAL DIRECTION SOUGHT AND SPECIFIC QUESTIONS TO BE ANSWERED 1. Do Councilmembers have feedback regarding the focus, timeline or approach to Phase 2 of the Land Use Code update? 2. Are the Draft Guiding Principles heading in the right direction? BACKGROUND / DISCUSSION From July 2021 through April of 2024, staff led a process to explore changes to the Land Use Code (LUC) in what was called “Phase 1” of the overall LUC update. Phase 1 focused primarily on changes seeking to reduce barriers to the development of housing across the community, including those barriers related to the creation of subsidized affordable housing. The process included extensive community engagement, policy analysis and synthesis, development of guiding principles, a diagnostic report of the existing Land Use Code, and code drafting across multiple iterations of the code. Two referendums led by a group of voters required that Council reconsider the Ordinance in 2023 and again in 2024. Extensive community outreach and modifications to the LUC ended with Council adoption of the Foundational Land Use Code changes in April of 2024. Several foundational Phase 1 LUC changes were adopted by Council on April 16, 2024. These include:  Reorganized content so the most used information is first in the Code  Reformatted zone districts with consistent graphics, tables, and illustrations  Created a menu of building types and form standards to guide compatibility  Updated use standards, rules of measurement, and definitions to align with new building types and standards  Expanded and re-calibrated incentives for affordable housing  Regulate density through form standards and building types instead of dwelling units per acre Page 53 Item 3. City Council Work Session Agenda Item Summary – City of Fort Collins Page 2 of 7 Phase 2 will focus on updates to commercial corridors, which primarily include mixed-use, commercial, and employment districts. Potential updates were identified in the Land Use Code Audit, and the Land Use Code Diagnostic mentioned above. Staff confirmed project direction and general scope at the June 11th Work Session. Project Overview Land Use Codes are used by municipalities and County governments across the country. These plans and accompanying policies often carry out the vision of the community adopted within the Comprehensive Plan and must conform to some State and National laws and standards. The Land Use Code primarily governs design and use standards on private property. Land Use Codes must work with other code standards, such as Municipal Codes, Building Codes, Fire Codes, and stormwater mitigation standards, among others. Policy Foundation Code updates are complex, multifaceted efforts that build on years of previous planning work. The LUC is one of the City’s primary regulatory tools for implementing our community’s vision as described in various policies and adopted plans. It is critical to establish a clear understanding of the relationship between the City’s policy priorities and the current LUC early in the process. The following documents contain just some of the adopted policies that could inform the LUC Updates:  City Plan  Housing Strategic Plan (HSP)  Economic Health Strategic Plan  Our Climate Future (OCF)  Transit Master Plan  15-Minute City Analysis  Land Use Code Audit (which identified opportunities to align LUC with the newly-adopted City Plan)  Council Priorities (affordable and achievable housing strategies; 15-minute communities)  Urban Forest Strategic Plan Relevant Goals, Policies, and Action Items Attachment number 2 in your packet details the policies and strategies relevant to Phase 2 of the Land Use Code update found in several of the City’s adopted plans. These have been organized based on Council Priorities within the attachment and they were used to create the draft Guiding Principles outlined below. Relevant Council Priorities  Council Priority No. 1: Operationalize City resources to build and preserve affordable housing  Council Priority No. 3: Advance a 15-minute city by igniting neighborhood centers  Council Priority No. 4: Pursue an integrated, intentional approach to economic health  Council Priority No. 8: Advance a 15-minute city by accelerating our shift to active modes These documents and priorities serve as primary inputs to the formation of future Guiding Principles and code language, augmented by work accomplished in Phase 1 of the LUC update. Process Refinement Phase 2 of the Land Use Code update began with an analysis of goals and strategies within adopted plans, a thorough review of the Land Use Code Audit, and the Diagnostic Report. The following graphic represents the process of analyzing adopted plans, and Council priorities through the Diagnostic Report and the Land Use Code Audit to understand where the existing Land Use Code falls short of the vision Page 54 Item 3. City Council Work Session Agenda Item Summary – City of Fort Collins Page 3 of 7 outlined in the adopted plans. The gap between existing standards and the future vision has been distilled into four draft guiding principles explained in more detail below. The subsequent Project Approach section includes a timeline for how this work will be advanced over the next year. Project Approach Timeline Because Phase 1 of the LUC changes took longer than originally expected the timeline for Phase 2 has been condensed to meet the desired timeframe for Councilmembers. This also means the scope for Phase 2 is tight and adheres to changes related most specifically to items relevant to Council Priorities and successful commercial corridors. Below is a timeline that anticipates consideration for adoption in late summer of 2025: Page 55 Item 3. City Council Work Session Agenda Item Summary – City of Fort Collins Page 4 of 7 Structure Plan Alignment The Land Use Code Diagnostic analyzed the extent to which the LUC aligns with the Future Place Types within the Structure Plan outlined in the City’s Comprehensive Plan (City Plan). In City Plan, the Structure Plan map and accompanying place types-or land use categories-provide a framework to guide growth and investment as the Fort Collins Growth Management Area population grows. Phase 2 primarily affects alignment of uses and patterns of development within the Mixed-Use Place Type Districts. These districts are intended to provide opportunities for a range of retail and commercial services, office and employment, multifamily residential, civic and other complementary uses in a compact, pedestrian and transit-supportive setting. Mixed-use districts are the locations in the community most likely to experience significant changes in density and intensity. The gradual transition of existing, auto-oriented mixed-use districts will be encouraged to help maximize available land and infrastructure, as well as to support other community objectives, such as expanded housing options, improved access to services and a more robust transit system. While Downtown is a Mixed-Use District, Phase 2 updates do not contemplate changes within the Downtown area. This is because the Downtown Plan was recently adopted, with accompanying zoning and use changes that are in line with the City Plan vision. Proposed Updates and Alignment with Guiding Principles Draft Guiding Principle: Enable more housing and compatible infill, especially along transit corridors and near commercial centers Potential Land Use Code Updates to Address Guiding Principle:  Evaluate permitted uses and intensities near transit o Consider whether the allowed uses in these districts promote or inhibit mixed-use development.  Review process requirements to understand timing and barriers to intended outcomes.  Analyze various parking requirement scenarios and how those impact development of mixed- use projects. Relevant Council Priorities:  Council priority No. 1: Operationalize City resources to build and preserve affordable housing  Council Priority No. 3: Advance a 15-minute city by igniting neighborhood centers  Council Priority No. 4: Pursue an integrated, intentional approach to economic health Draft Guiding Principle: Create resilient commercial and employment centers that are adaptable to future needs Potential Land Use Code Updates to Address Guiding Principle:  Examine required ratios of primary employment uses versus secondary supporting uses (residential, retail, childcare, etc.)  Examine any other barriers to mixed-use development within the Employment and Harmony Corridor zones, such as process-based, form-based or other code-based impediments. Page 56 Item 3. City Council Work Session Agenda Item Summary – City of Fort Collins Page 5 of 7 Relevant Council Priorities:  Council priority No. 1: Operationalize City resources to build and preserve affordable housing  Council Priority No. 3: Advance a 15-minute city by igniting neighborhood centers  Council Priority No. 4: Pursue an integrated, intentional approach to economic health  Council Priority No. 8: Advance a 15-minute city by accelerating our shift to active modes Draft Guiding Principle: Create better form standards for greater predictability along transit investment corridors. Potential Land Use Code Updates to Address Guiding Principle: • Explore and develop form-based standards for non-residential structures • Explore and develop standards that focus on public realm, pedestrian/multimodal site design and orientation • Analyze multimodal connectivity standards that connect to public infrastructure, i.e., transit, bike lanes and pedestrian walkways Relevant Council Priorities:  Council Priority No. 3: Advance a 15-minute city by igniting neighborhood centers  Council Priority No. 4: Pursue an integrated, intentional approach to economic health  Council Priority No. 8: Advance a 15-minute city by accelerating our shift to active modes Draft Guiding Principle: Improve predictability of the Land Use Code, especially to support small business owners. Potential Land Use Code Updates to Address Guiding Principle: • Change-of-use process for existing sites and buildings • Explore strategies to help ensure sites are brought up to modern standards over time without discouraging new business formation Relevant Council Priorities:  Council Priority No. 3: Advance a 15-minute city by igniting neighborhood centers  Council Priority No. 4: Pursue an integrated, intentional approach to economic health State Legislation Several bills were passed in 2024 through the state legislature that will affect local Land Use Policy. Compliance with these bills will be brought to Council as separate items in advance of their associated deadlines: HB-1313 Housing in Transit-Oriented Communities: This bill will require the establishment of a Housing Opportunity Goal, potential rezonings, establishment of anti-displacement strategies, and reporting on an on-going basis. Page 57 Item 3. City Council Work Session Agenda Item Summary – City of Fort Collins Page 6 of 7 HB-1152 Accessory Dwelling Units: This bill will require updating our Land Use Code to permit Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) wherever we allow single-family detached homes. Code language from previous iterations of the Land Use Code has already been drafted. W ill need to confirm that previously written code language would comply with this bill. HB-1304 Minimum Parking Requirements: This bill will require updates to the Land Use Code to remove minimum parking requirements for multi- family and certain mixed-use projects in applicable transit areas. While the Phase 2 Team will be involved in the work to come into compliance with the above house bills, the project team will need to connect with several other departments across the city to ensure alignme nt across standards and other requirements Community Engagement Engagement kick-off events began in early October and were spread across the community at various neighborhood commercial centers. Six of these events were held throughout October. Online comments were also collected through the OurCity platform. An interactive map garnered over 350 geographically specific comments. Attached is a summary of comments heard at the events and the online comments. Engagement Strategy Engagement for Phase 2 will utilize the following strategies:  Broad community outreach, involving newsletters, website updates, informational videos, social media posts and press releases, among others.  Targeted geographic outreach, when necessary, to gather feedback from adjacent neighbors when considering specific code changes that affect specific commercial areas.  Business-focused outreach to better understand the needs of business owners who occupy physical buildings, lease space, and/or have been through a Development Review process with the City.  Focus group conversations to gather very specific feedback on technical aspects of the Land Use Code. There will be several cycles of consultant production, staff review and community engagement prior to each Council work session and prior to the release of a draft code. The following is an illustration of sequencing for next steps in the process: Page 58 Item 3. City Council Work Session Agenda Item Summary – City of Fort Collins Page 7 of 7 Council Engagement Council engagement will be important throughout the process. Potential methods for Council engagement will include:  Work Sessions at key decision points  Invitations to community engagement events  Listening Sessions  Interim memos from staff Staff will also be available to answer questions throughout the process. NEXT STEPS If Council is supportive of the approach outlined at this work session, staff will finalize the scope of work and return for another Council work session in April of 2025. Staff will also update Council with a packet memo in early 2025 as the work progresses. ATTACHMENTS 1. Adopted Plan Policies and Council Priorities 2. Engagement Summary 3. Presentation Page 59 Item 3. LUC Materials Attachment 2: Adopted Plan Policies and Council Prioritie te  ci t i e s   aly s i s Strat 4 Adopt minimum capacity and/or intensity requirements in the transit‐oriented development overlay in accordance with  the TMP Strat 6 Increase transit frequency, particularly expanding bus rapid transit (BRT), in existing mixed‐use neighborhoods to  implement the coordinated land use and transit strategy envisioned in City Plan AGING IN PLACE Retain attainable housing options in existing neighborhoods so residents can “age in place.” LIV 6.7 INCENTIVES. Support and encourage the private development of affordable housing by offering incentives, such as  special assistance to offset the costs of the City’s impact fees and development requirements, rebates for energy‐saving  features, and reducing barriers to the construction and rehabilitation of long‐term affordable housing units. Ou r  Cl i m a t e   Fu t u r e LWPN 4 Increase density and mixed uses through the land use code as guided by City Plan HAH 3 Increase the number and diversity of housing types and allow more homes per lot (density) via an update to the City’s  Land Use HAH 9 Strengthen incentives for mixed‐use development along the MAX corridor to encourage more housing Ci t y  Pl a n LIV 2.3 TRANSIT ‐ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT. Require higher‐density housing and mixed‐use development in locations that are  currently, or will be, served by BRT and/or high‐frequency transit in the future as infill and redevelopment occurs.  Promote a variety of housing options for all income levels. LIV 5.3 LAND FOR RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT. Use density requirements to maximize the use of land for residential  development to positively influence housing supply and expand housing choice. LIV 5.5 INTEGRATE AND DISTRIBUTE AFFORDABLE HOUSING. Integrate the distribution of affordable housing as part of  individual neighborhoods and the larger community. LIV 6.4 PERMANENT SUPPLY OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING. Create and maintain an up‐to‐date inventory of affordable housing in  the community. Pursue policy and regulatory changes that will encourage the rehabilitation and r.etention of affordable  housing in perpetuity. LIV 6.5 Council Priority No. 1: Operationalize City resources to build and preserve affordable housin La n d  Us e  Co d e   Au d i t 14 Create additional development incentives for affordable housing. The city should evaluate and implement the following  priority incentives 15 Explore/address financing and other barriers to missing middle and innovative housing development. 16 Remove barriers to allowed densities through code revisions. General Policy Direction Continue the City’s ongoing efforts to implement recommendations from current housing related studies and other City  efforts, including but not limited to 2020 Land Use Code Audi Page 60 Item 3. Increase building height allowance to 5‐stories within the 200‐foot setback of North College Avenue; 8‐stories should be  permitted in all other areas of the North College Avenue TOD Overlay Zone Council Priority No. 3: Advance a 15‐minute city by igniting neighborhood center No r t h  Co l l e g e  MA X  Pl a n Pg. 43 Establish a transit‐oriented development (TOD) Overlay zone or create a new zone district if deemed appropriate upon  further evaluation Limit new auto‐oriented developments such as auto dealerships, car washes, etc like the current 10% limitation on auto  dealerships within the North College Avenue TOD Overlay Zone and discourage traditional auto‐oriented design like  drivethru restaurants in order to prioritize development that supports the ridership of the BRT and is more compatible  with a multi‐modal user group Pg.44 Allow residential development with ground floor commercial (mixed‐use) within 200‐feet of North College Avenue Commercial area should be minimum 20% of ground floor area or 20% of primary right‐of‐way frontage, whichever is  greater (in TOD Overlay) Uses associated with residential component may not be considered as a portion of the  commercial area (i.e. leasing offices, recreation facilities for residential, etc.) Pg. 45 Limits Housing Capacity Rec 8 Calibrate effective bonus incentives Rec 9 Recalibrate parking requirements Sh i f t  Yo u r  Ri d e      LT‐14 Development code updates to support TDM. Details in separate document. Implementation task 3: Add an efficiency  classification to the parking requirements for multi‐family residential buildings for studio apartments and micro‐units to  acknowledge that such dwelling units have been found to generate fewer trips per unit. Allowing developers to reduce  the required parking spaces per unit can result in lower construction and rental costs, enabling more affordable housing  options and sustainable transportation options.  LU C  Di a g n o s t i c Key Finding 1 Does not support future place types Rec. 1 Consider Consolidating Harmony Corridor and Employment Rec. 2 Update list of residential uses, and allow certain housing types administratively, especially for transition areas Rec. 3 Apply 6‐story height limit along Harmony Corridor (currently at 3‐stories) Key Finding 2 15 ‐mi n an Strat 7 Update the Land Development Code to encourage "complete neighborhoods" that include a variety of housing options,  and access to services and jobs. Strat 8 Review and update residential zoning districts to allow more neighborhood‐serving destinations and services as  permitted land uses. Page 61 Item 3. LIV 6.7 INCENTIVES. Support and encourage the private development of affordable housing by offering incentives, such as  special assistance to offset the costs of the City’s impact fees and development requirements, rebates for energy‐saving  features, and reducing barriers to the construction and rehabilitation of long‐term affordable housing units. LIV 5.3 LAND FOR RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT. Use density requirements to maximize the use of land for residential  development to positively influence housing supply and expand housing choice. LIV 5.5 INTEGRATE AND DISTRIBUTE AFFORDABLE HOUSING. Integrate the distribution of affordable housing as part of  individual neighborhoods and the larger community. LIV 6.5 AGING IN PLACE Retain attainable housing options in existing neighborhoods so residents can “age in place. LIV 3.6 CONTEXT‐SENSITIVE DEVELOPMENT. Ensure that all development contributes to the positive character of the  surrounding area. Building materials, architectural details, color range, building massing, and relationships to streets and  sidewalks should be tailored to the surrounding area. LIV 4.2 COMPATIBILITY OF ADJACENT DEVELOPMENT. Ensure that development that occurs in adjacent districts complements  and enhances the positive qualities of existing neighborhoods. Developments that share a property line and/or street  frontage with an existing neighborhood should promote compatibility by: • Continuing established block patterns and streets to improve access to services and amenities from the adjacent  neighborhood; • Incorporating context‐sensitive buildings and site features (e.g., similar size, scale and materials); and • Locating parking and service areas where impacts on existing neighborhoods—such as noise and traffic—will be  minimized LIV 5.2 SUPPLY OF ATTAINABLE HOUSING. Encourage public and private sectors to maintain and develop a diverse range of  housing options, including housing that is attainable (30% or less of monthly income) to residents earning the median  income. Options could include ADUs, duplexes, townhomes, mobile homes, manufactured housing and other “missing  middle” housing types. TRANSIT‐ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT. Require higher‐density housing and mixed‐use development in locations that are  currently, or will be, served by BRT and/or high‐frequency transit in the future as infill and redevelopment occurs.  LIV 3 Maintain and enhance our unique character and sense of place as the community grows LIV 3.4 DESIGN STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES. Maintain a robust set of citywide design standards as part of the City’s Land Use  LIV 3.5 DISTINCTIVE DESIGN. Require the adaptation of standardized corporate architecture to reflect local values and ensure  that the community’s appearance remains unique. Development should not consist solely of repetitive design that may  be found in other communities Ci t y  Pl a n LIV 2 PROMOTE INFILL AND REDEVELOPMENT LIV 2.1 REVITALIZATION OF UNDERUTILIZED PROPERTIES LIV 2.2 PRIORITY LOCATIONS FOR INFILL AND REDEVELOPMENT. Ensure appropriate use of the City’s public investments in  infrastructure LIV 2.3 Page 62 Item 3. Ou r  Cl i m a t e  Fu t u r e 15 ‐mi n u t e  ci t i e s  an a l y s i s ia g n o s t i c Update list of residential uses, and allow certain housing types administratively, especially for transition areas Rec. 3 Apply 6‐story height limit along Harmony Corridor (currently at 3‐stories) Strat 14 Support greater intensity of employment along transit and active transportation facilities corridors. Strat 21 Prioritize the implementation of bicycle and pedestrian facilities around high‐frequency transit stops to improve  connections to transit. Key Finding 1 Does not support future place types Rec. 1 Consider Consolidating Harmony Corridor and Employment Rec. 2 Review and update residential zoning districts to allow more neighborhood‐serving destinations and services as  permitted land uses. Strat 9 Require or offer incentives for parking in rear of buildings or screen parking areas Strat 11 Spur redevelopment and infill using incentives such as upzoning and public investments in urban design features and  placemaking to achieve the mixed‐use activity centers envisioned in City Plan. Strat 13 Support greater intensity of employment along transit and active transportation facilities corridors. HAH 9 Strengthen incentives for mixed‐use development along the MAX corridor to encourage more housing Strat 4 Adopt minimum capacity and/or intensity requirements in the transit‐oriented development overlay in accordance with  the TMP Strat 6 Increase transit frequency, particularly expanding bus rapid transit (BRT), in existing mixed‐use neighborhoods to  implement the coordinated land use and transit strategy envisioned in City Plan Strat 7 Update the Land Development Code to encourage "complete neighborhoods" that include a variety of housing options,  and access to services and jobs. Strat 8 LWPN 2 Evaluate opportunities within the LUC to better encourage the development of "complete neighborhoods" LWPN 3 Encourage neighborhood level work sites (coffee shop plus LWPN 4 Increase density and mixed uses through the land use code as guided by City Pla HAH 3 Increase the number and diversity of housing types and allow more homes per lot (density) via an update to the City’s  Land Use T 5.2 BRT AND HIGH‐FREQUENCY TRANSIT SERVICE. Implement BRT and high‐frequency transit service as shown in this  document along major transportation corridors as land use densifies and mobility demands increase, providing links  between major activity centers and transit‐oriented development. TM P MAP Future Transit Network (pg 59) Policy 5.8 Connect public‐transit to other modes of travel through strategically located mobility hubs, to be located near activity  centers, where one or more transit routes and bicycle facilities intersect. These hubs will provide shared multimodal  facilities and may include elements such as bicycle parking, bikeshare and carshare, multimodal information, park‐n‐ rides, and curbspace for shuttles and drop‐off vehicles MAP Mobility Hubs and Future Bike Network (pg 77) Page 63 Item 3. LIV 2 PROMOTE INFILL AND REDEVELOPMENT LIV 2.1 REVITALIZATION OF UNDERUTILIZED PROPERTIES Economic Health SP Outcome 2.1 Small businesses have access to tools and resources needed to succeed. Sub bullet Streamline the development and redevelopment process Strat 9 Require or offer incentives for parking in rear of buildings or screen parking areas Strat 11 Spur redevelopment and infill using incentives such as upzoning and public investments in urban design features and  placemaking to achieve the mixed‐use activity centers envisioned in City Plan. Strat 13 Support greater intensity of employment along transit and active transportation facilities corridors. Council Priority No. 4: Pursue an integrated, intentional approach to economic healt 15 ‐mi n u t e  ci t i e s  an a l y s i s Strat 4 Adopt minimum capacity and/or intensity requirements in the transit‐oriented development overlay in accordance with  the TMP Strat 6 Increase transit frequency, particularly expanding bus rapid transit (BRT), in existing mixed‐use neighborhoods to  implement the coordinated land use and transit strategy envisioned in City Plan Strat 7 Update the Land Development Code to encourage "complete neighborhoods" that include a variety of housing options,  and access to services and jobs. Strat 8 Review and update residential zoning districts to allow more neighborhood‐serving destinations and services as  permitted land uses. Rec 9 Recalibrate parking requirements Sh i f t  Yo u r  Ri d e                            LT‐13 Developer TDM Requirements: This recommendation aligns with practices adopted by several cities across the United  States, where trip reduction mandates for new developments have become increasingly common. Denver enacted a  developer TDM ordinance in 2020 mandating that residential and commercial buildings over a certain size develop and  implement a TDM plan. Establishing such a program in the City would help in effectively managing the transportation  impacts of new developments and promoting sustainable transportation practices.  LT‐14 Development code updates to Support TDM. The plan identifies opportunities for minor updates to the development  code to help support the City in meeting in meeting it's goal of 50% active modes share and carbon neutrality by 2050. LT‐15 This strategy establishes a formal allowance enabling developers to reduce their parking requirements Citywide by  implementing approved TDM strategies. More details in plan. LU C  D Key Finding 2 Limits Housing Capacity Rec 8 Calibrate effective bonus incentives Page 64 Item 3. EH 4.1 Targeted Employment and Mixed‐Use Areas EH 4.2 Infill and Redevelopment Barriers in Mixed‐Use Employment Districts EH 4.4 Future Employment Areas: Alight Structure Plan and development regulations to support future employment growth  LIV 4.2 COMPATIBILITY OF ADJACENT DEVELOPMENT. Ensure that development that occurs in adjacent districts complements  and enhances the positive qualities of existing neighborhoods. Developments that share a property line and/or street  frontage with an existing neighborhood should promote compatibility by: • Continuing established block patterns and streets to improve access to services and amenities from the adjacent  neighborhood; • Incorporating context‐sensitive buildings and site features (e.g., similar size, scale and materials); and • Locating parking and service areas where impacts on existing neighborhoods—such as noise and traffic—will be  minimized LIV 5.2 SUPPLY OF ATTAINABLE HOUSING. Encourage public and private sectors to maintain and develop a diverse range of  housing options, including housing that is attainable (30% or less of monthly income) to residents earning the median  income. Options could include ADUs, duplexes, townhomes, mobile homes, manufactured housing and other “missing  middle” housing types. EH 1.2 Improve Business Engagement Maintain and enhance our unique character and sense of place as the community grows. LIV 3.4 DESIGN STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES. Maintain a robust set of citywide design standards as part of the City’s Land Use  Code to ensure a flexible, yet predictable, level of quality for future development that advances the community’s  sustainability goals, e.g., climate action. Continue to develop and adopt location‐specific standards or guidelines where  unique characteristics exist to promote the compatibility of infill redevelopment. LIV 3.5 DISTINCTIVE DESIGN. Require the adaptation of standardized corporate architecture to reflect local values and ensure  that the community’s appearance remains unique. Development should not consist solely of repetitive design that may  be found in other communities LIV 3.6 CONTEXT‐SENSITIVE DEVELOPMENT. Ensure that all development contributes to the positive character of the  surrounding area. Building materials, architectural details, color range, building massing, and relationships to streets and  sidewalks should be tailored to the surrounding area. Ci t y  Pl a n LIV 2.2 PRIORITY LOCATIONS FOR INFILL AND REDEVELOPMENT. Ensure appropriate use of the City’s public investments in  infrastructure/improvements in the following areas to achieve the City’s strategic goals: • Downtown District; • Urban Mixed‐Use Districts; • Mixed‐Employment Districts LIV 2.3 TRANSIT‐ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT. Require higher‐density housing and mixed‐use development in locations that are  currently, or will be, served by BRT and/or high‐frequency transit in the future as infill and redevelopment occurs.  LIV 3 Page 65 Item 3. Strat 21 Prioritize the implementation of bicycle and pedestrian facilities around high‐frequency transit stops to improve  connections to transit. Pla n LIV 1 Maintain a compact pattern of growth that is well served by public facilities and encourages the efficient use of land LIV 2 PROMOTE INFILL AND REDEVELOPMENT LIV 2.1 LIV 3.4 DESIGN STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES. Maintain a robust set of citywide design standards as part of the City’s Land Use  Code to ensure a flexible, yet predictable, level of quality for future development that advances the community’s  sustainability goals, e.g., climate action. Continue to develop and adopt location‐specific standards or guidelines where  unique characteristics exist to promote the compatibility of infill redevelopment. LIV 3.5 DISTINCTIVE DESIGN. Require the adaptation of standardized corporate architecture to reflect local values and ensure  LIV 3.6 CONTEXT‐SENSITIVE DEVELOPMENT. Ensure that all development contributes to the positive character of the  REVITALIZATION OF UNDERUTILIZED PROPERTIES LIV 2.2 PRIORITY LOCATIONS FOR INFILL AND REDEVELOPMENT. Ensure appropriate use of the City’s public investments in  infrastructure /improvements in the following areas to achieve the City’s strategic goals: • Downtown District; • Urban Mixed‐Use Districts; • Mixed‐Employment Districts LIV 2.3 TRANSIT ‐ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT. Require higher‐density housing and mixed‐use development in locations that are  currently, or will be, served by BRT and/or high‐frequency transit in the future as infill and redevelopment occurs.  Promote a variety of housing options for all income levels. LIV 3 Maintain and enhance our unique character and sense of place as the community grows Strat 9 Require or offer incentives for parking in rear of buildings or screen parking areas Strat 11 Spur redevelopment and infill using incentives such as upzoning and public investments in urban design features and  placemaking to achieve the mixed‐use activity centers envisioned in City Plan. Strat 13 Support greater intensity of employment along transit and active transportation facilities corridors. Council Priority No. 8: Advance a 15‐minute city by accelerating our shift to active mode 15 ‐mi n u t e  ci t i e s  an a l y s i s Strat 4 Adopt minimum capacity and/or intensity requirements in the transit‐oriented development overlay in accordance with  the TMP Strat 6 Increase transit frequency, particularly expanding bus rapid transit (BRT), in existing mixed‐use neighborhoods to  implement the coordinated land use and transit strategy envisioned in City Plan Strat 7 Update the Land Development Code to encourage "complete neighborhoods" that include a variety of housing options,  and access to services and jobs. Strat 8 Review and update residential zoning districts to allow more neighborhood‐serving destinations and services as  permitted land uses. Page 66 Item 3. Sh i f t  Yo u r  Ri d e                            LT‐13 Developer TDM Requirements: This recommendation aligns with practices adopted by several cities across the United  States, where trip reduction mandates for new developments have become increasingly common. Denver enacted a  developer TDM ordinance in 2020 mandating that residential and commercial buildings over a certain size develop and  implement a TDM plan. Establishing such a program in the City would help in effectively managing the transportation  impacts of new developments and promoting sustainable transportation practices.  LT‐14 Development code updates to Support TDM. The plan identifies opportunities for minor updates to the development  code to help support the City in meeting in meeting it's goal of 50% active modes share and carbon neutrality by 2050. LT‐15 This strategy establishes a formal allowance enabling developers to reduce their parking requirements Citywide by  implementing approved TDM strategies. More details in plan. ENV 1.5 Access to Nature TM P MAP Future Transit Network (pg 59) Policy 5.8 Connect public‐transit to other modes of travel through strategically located mobility hubs, to be located near activity  centers, where one or more transit routes and bicycle facilities intersect. These hubs will provide shared multimodal  facilities and may include elements such as bicycle parking, bikeshare and carshare, multimodal information, park‐n‐ rides, and curbspace for shuttles and drop‐off vehicles MAP Mobility Hubs and Future Bike Network (pg 77) LIV 4.1 Encourage creativity in the design and construction of new neighborhoods that: ‐Provide a unifying and interconnected framework of streets, sidewalks, walkway spines and other public spaces; ‐Expands housing op ons, including higher‐density and mixed‐use buildings; ‐Offers opportuni es to age in place; ‐Improves access to services and ameni es; and  ‐Incorporates unique site condi ons. LIV 4.2 COMPATIBILITY OF ADJACENT DEVELOPMENT. Ensure that development that occurs in adjacent districts complements  and enhances the positive qualities of existing neighborhoods. Developments that share a property line and/or street  frontage with an existing neighborhood should promote compatibility by: • Continuing established block patterns and streets to improve access to services and amenities from the adjacent  neighborhood; • Incorporating context‐sensitive buildings and site features (e.g., similar size, scale and materials); and • Locating parking and service areas where impacts on existing neighborhoods—such as noise and traffic—will be  minimized LIV 5.2 SUPPLY OF ATTAINABLE HOUSING. Encourage public and private sectors to maintain and develop a diverse range of  housing options, including housing that is attainable (30% or less of monthly income) to residents earning the median  income. Options could include ADUs, duplexes, townhomes, mobile homes, manufactured housing and other “missing  middle” housing types. Ci t y  P Page 67 Item 3. Vi s i o n   Ze r o Transformative  Action 3 Promote alternatives to driving through the Shift Your Ride Program Ac t i v e  Mo d e s  Pl a n Program  Recommendatio n 2 2) Updating Land Use Policies to Support Active Modes. a) Evaluate how the active modes network can increase 15‐ minute communities, b) Adopt development practices that support active modes. c) Establish motor vehicle parking  policies that encourage and support active modes. [pgs 39‐40] Policy &  Program  Recommendatio n 3 Update multimodal level of service framework. 3) Evaluate opportunities to improve the City's sidewalk maintenance  program and asset management plan, and to expand in‐house implementation capacity. d) Revise signal timing and  intersection design standards along integral pieces of the active modes network.e) Revise standards and regulations to  support micromobility as a mode of transportation [pgs 40‐43]   Pg 31 New LCUASS standard for size of refuge islands in the middle of streets to accommodate longer vehicles like a bike  pulling a trailer (10 feet; PROWAG minimum is 6 feet) Page 68 Item 3. Land Use Code Phase 2 Engagement Fall Report 11/01/2024 Introduction The City of Fort Collins is undertaking Phase 2 of its Land Use Code update. This phase is part of the larger effort to modernize the City's Land Use Code (LUC), which governs how land is used and developed in our community. Phase 2 is focused on updating commercial zone districts, corridors, and development standards to ensure they align with current city policies and community needs. Phase 2’s goals:  To create a more intuitive, easy-to-use Land Use Code  To enable the creation of resilient commercial centers that support local business and are adaptable to future community needs  To enable more mixed-use development, especially along transit corridors and within commercial centers The purpose of this phase of public outreach was to educate participants about the LUC, clarifying its functions and limitations. It aimed to explain the specific issues being addressed in the current update and how evolving community priorities influence our built environment. Additionally, this phase highlighted the differences between Phase 1 and Phase 2 of the project, explaining what will and will not be covered in this update. Participants also learned about key upcoming milestones in the project timeline. Importantly, this outreach provided a platform for community feedback on desired code changes that align with the city’s plans and policies. Photo of participants at the 1st Neighborhood Visit at Poudre Valley Plaza during the staff presentation. Page 69 Item 3. Land Use Code Phase 2 Engagement Fall Report 11/01/2024 Event Details Neighborhood Visits In October, the City of Fort Collins held six neighborhood visits with over 50 participants, one in each council district, as part of the LUC Phase 2 updates. These events provided residents with an opportunity to learn how the LUC has influenced their neighborhoods, including the places where they work, shop, and spend time. During the visits, attendees discussed important topics such as street access, walkability, bikeability, zoning, landscape design, and the layout of commercial spaces. Participants also took part in a hands-on scavenger hunt, exploring their neighborhoods to document key 15- minute city locations and share feedback on how these areas serve the community.  Visit 1: Friday, Oct. 4 from 4 - 6 p.m. at Poudre Valley Plaza (1050 W. Horsetooth Rd.)  Visit 2: Monday, Oct. 7 from 4 - 6 p.m. at Jessup Farm Artisan Village (1950 Jessup Dr.)  Visit 3: Wednesday, Oct. 9 from 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. at Harmony Crossing Shopping Center (2050 S. Timberline Rd.)  Visit 4: Thursday, Oct. 10 from 4 - 6 p.m. at Whole Foods Market (2201 S. College Ave.)  Visit 5: Saturday Oct. 12 from 1 - 3 p.m. at Scotch Pines Shopping Center (2601 S. Lemay Ave.)  Visit 6: Monday, Oct. 14 from 4 - 6 p.m. at Cedarwood Plaza (1033 S. Taft Hill Rd.) Photo of participants at the 6th Neighborhood Visit at Cedarwood Plaza. Business Kick o ff Event In partnership with the Fort Collins Chamber of Commerce, the City hosted a business engagement kickoff event to educate participants about the Land Use Code and to share the ways that businesses could engage with the City to help guide these important policy decisions. Page 70 Item 3. Land Use Code Phase 2 Engagement Fall Report 11/01/2024  Business Kickoff Event: Wednesday, Oct. 23 from 4 - 6 p.m. at Visit Fort Collins Community Forum On November 18th, the community forum will feature City staff providing an overview of the Phase 2 LUC update, similar to what was shared with participants of the neighborhood visits. Staff will also share insights gathered from the community during neighborhood visits, the business kickoff event, and the interactive project map. The presentation will highlight key learnings so far from Phase 2 of the Land Use Code update. Following the presentation, a Q&A session will allow attendees to ask questions and share their thoughts.  Community Forum: Monday, Nov. 18 from 6 - 8 p.m. at the Northside Aztlan Community Center, 112 E Willow St. Page 71 Item 3. Land Use Code Phase 2 Engagement Fall Report 11/01/2024 Communication Details Website Communication type (as of 10/17) Quantity Webpage visits 1700 Engaged users (who’ve reviewed engagement materials on the webpage) 446 Users who’ve contributed (by asking a question, posting a comment, or posting a pin on the interactive map) 69 Users who’ve subscribed to project updates 54 Page 72 Item 3. Land Use Code Phase 2 Engagement Fall Report 11/01/2024 Community Feedback Summary Neighborhood Visits During the neighborhood visits, participants documented likes and dislikes through photography accompanied by short descriptions explaining the image captured. The feedback gathered revealed a mix of likes and dislikes regarding various aspects of the six commercial centers visited by residents. Likes:  Residents appreciated locally owned businesses and elements like outdoor seating that contribute to a welcoming atmosphere.  There was strong support for public art and additional screening features for trash and recycling.  Accessibility was highlighted positively, particularly areas with easy access to surrounding neighborhoods and nearby transit options.  Many enjoyed amenities such as childcare, diverse housing options, and local businesses like bake shops, coffee shops, and breweries.  Positive comments were made about landscaping, including that of some nearby gas stations, as well as community spaces that offer wheelchair access and social opportunities.  Specific features such as bike parking, seating areas, and pedestrian buffers were also well-received. Photos of participants showing what they did like in the commercial center with a green checkmark sign. Page 73 Item 3. Land Use Code Phase 2 Engagement Fall Report 11/01/2024 Dislikes:  Concerns were raised about expansive parking lots and lack of sidewalks or walkways. Many noted the need for better pedestrian crossings, as some areas felt unsafe for cyclists and pedestrians.  Issues with infrastructure were noted, such as hard to locate bike racks, poor bike rack design, and a lack of entry signage.  Participants noted bus stops that felt disconnected from their surrounding context.  Several comments pointed out areas with substantial expanses of turf and irrigation issues.  Some residents expressed dissatisfaction with single-owner commercial spaces and the lack of mixed-use opportunities, particularly on the second story of buildings. Photos of participants showing what they did not like in the commercial center with a red X sign. Overall, there was appreciation for features that activated commercial centers and contributed to a sense of community. Dislikes noted by participants mostly centered around infrastructure and safety measures. Online Interactive Map Comments Things they DON’T like: Page 74 Item 3. Land Use Code Phase 2 Engagement Fall Report 11/01/2024 Many comments reflected a sentiment regarding the shortcomings of current commercial developments, particularly those that prioritize car access over pedestrian and bike-friendly environments. Here are the main themes that summarize the input received thus far: 1. Car-Centric Development: Many comments criticize the overwhelming focus on automobile accessibility, citing large parking lots, poorly designed access routes, and a general lack of consideration for pedestrians and cyclists. 2. Inefficient Land Use: Commenters express concern about the excessive amounts of parking, particularly near transit lines, which is seen as a waste of valuable urban space. Suggestions include converting these areas into mixed-use developments, housing, or community spaces that would better serve the population. 3. Lack of Connectivity and Accessibility: There are calls for improved connectivity between commercial areas and transit stops. Many feel that pedestrian walkways, bike routes, and logical entrances/exits are essential for encouraging non-car travel and making the community more accessible. 4. Mixed-Use Zoning Advocacy: Some commentors expressed a desire for additional mixed-use development, with many comments advocating for zoning changes that would allow residential and commercial spaces to coexist. 5. Community Safety and Aesthetics: Many documented concerns about safety and aesthetic considerations. Comments highlight the negative impact of poorly lit parking lots, blighted properties, and the visual dominance of car-centric infrastructure. Example of interactive map comments documented through red (likes) and green (dislike) pins. Things they DO like: 1. Mixed-Use Development: Respondents expressed a desire for more mixed-use developments that combine residential and commercial spaces, allowing for easier access to local shops and services. Additional suggestions include integrating small coffee shops, repair shops, and community markets within neighborhoods. 2. Connectivity and Accessibility: Comments highlight the importance of connecting commercial areas to existing bike and pedestrian infrastructure, such as the Poudre bike Page 75 Item 3. Land Use Code Phase 2 Engagement Fall Report 11/01/2024 path and Spring Creek Trail. Many noted that improved access for cyclists and pedestrians would encourage greater usage of these areas and foster a sense of community. 3. Affordable Housing and Local Business Support: Many of those who commented suggested prioritizing affordable housing in accessible locations and ensuring that commercial spaces remain affordable for local business owners. Comments stressed the importance of avoiding a landscape dominated by national chains, advocating instead for local businesses that reflect the unique character of Fort Collins. 4. Sustainable Urban Planning: Many comments pointed to the need for thoughtful urban planning that reduces unnecessary parking and encourages denser, more sustainable developments. This includes creating more green spaces and outdoor amenities, as well as promoting the idea of pop-up markets and flexible use of public spaces. Suggestions for enhancing public transit options and reducing the reliance on cars were also emphasized. 5. Pedestrian-Centric Design: Many commentors noted a desire to transform Linden Street into a pedestrian mall to enhance walkability and community engagement. Many comments advocate for designs that prioritize pedestrian access over vehicle traffic, similar to successful examples in Old Town. Business Kick Off Event A business-specific kick-off event was organized by the Chamber of Commerce and City staff was invited to present. There were approximately 35 attendees. Attendees asked questions on the following topics:  Process improvements to speed up review times and increase predictability in the outcome.  Identify and remedy areas where plans/standards/Utilities requirements conflict and resolve where possible.  What peer cities are doing and whether they have addressed similar issues in their process and code. Page 76 Item 3. Land Use Code Phase 2 Engagement Fall Report 11/01/2024 Photo of participants at the Business Kick Off Event. Page 77 Item 3. Headline Copy Goes Here •November 12, 2024 City Council Work Session Land Use Code Phase 2 Page 78 Item 3. Headline Copy Goes Here 2 Council Questions Do Councilmembers have feedback regarding the focus, timeline or approach to Phase 2 of the Land Use Code update? Are the Draft Guiding Principles heading in the right direction? 01 02 Page 79 Item 3. Headline Copy Goes Here Team Structure Co-PM Co-PM Technical Lead Megan Keith Operational focus, day-to-day management Sylvia Tatman-Burruss Relationship and strategic focus Noah Beals Oversees Work Streams, provides technical expertise Work Stream Work Stream Work Stream Planning Mgr. Clay Frickey 3 Page 80 Item 3. Headline Copy Goes Here 4 Plans & Vision Page 81 Item 3. Headline Copy Goes Here 5 Establishes process and requirements for development approvals Sets development standards Guides future community planning Regulates property use and public benefit What the Land Use Code Does What the Land Use Code Doesn’t Do Subsidize Development Regulate Building Code Regulate Street Design and Construction LCUASS Building Code + others How do homeowners interact with the LUC? Example: Building an addition on your house (setbacks, floor area, roof design, etc.) How do business owners interact with the LUC? Example: Where can I locate my business? What uses are allowed on my property? (use standards) Page 82 Item 3. Headline Copy Goes HereCompliance with House Bills •HB24-1313 –TOD •Requires communities to have an average zoned density of 40 units per acre along high frequency transit •No public hearing required for mixed-use and multifamily development •Communities must develop strategies to mitigate gentrification and displacement •HB-1152 –Accessory Dwelling Units •ADUs permitted everywhere single-unit dwellings are allowed •HB24-1304 –Multifamily Parking •No minimum parking requirements for new multifamily/mixed-use development along transit corridors 6 Page 83 Item 3. Headline Copy Goes Here Project Approach 7 Page 84 Item 3. 8 Timeline 2024 September October November December 2025 January Februar y March April May June July Project Work Begins Draft Code Release Council Work Session Council Work Session Focus Groups StartCommunity Engagement Kick-Off Internal and Legal Review Boards and Commissions Review Staff and Consultant Code Iteration Finalize Scope Draft Refinement August 2025: First and Second Reading of Code Council Work Session Engagement Summary Page 85 Item 3. Headline Copy Goes Here 9 Process Council Priorities Draft Guiding Principles Diagnostic + Audit Page 86 Item 3. Headline Copy Goes Here 10 Council Priority Council priority No. 1:Operationalize City resources to build and preserve affordable housing Council Priority No. 3: Advance a 15-minute city by igniting neighborhood centers Council Priority No. 4:Pursue an integrated, intentional approach to economic health Council Priority No. 8:Advance a 15-minute city by accelerating our shift to active modes Draft Guiding Principles Enable more housing and compatible infill, especially along transit corridors and near commercial centers Create resilient commercial and employment centers that are adaptable to future needs Create better form standards for greater predictability along transit investment corridors Improve predictability of Land Use Code, especially to support small business owners Page 87 Item 3. Headline Copy Goes Here Draft Guiding Principle Alignment with Council Priorities Draft Guiding Principle: Enable more housing and compatible infill, especially along transit corridors and near commercial centers Advances Council Priorities: Draft Guiding Principle: Create resilient commercial and employment centers that are adaptable to future needs Advances Council Priorities: Draft Guiding Principle: Create better form standards for greater predictability along transit investment corridors Advances Council Priorities: Draft Guiding Principle: Improve predictability of the Land Use Code, especially to support small business owners Advances Council Priorities: 11 Af f o r d a b l e ho u s i n g 1 Ig n i t e Ne i g h b o r h o o d Ce n t e r s 3 Ec o n o m i c He a l t h 4 Af f o r d a b l e ho u s i n g 1 Ig n i t e Ne i g h b o r h o o d Ce n t e r s 3 Ac t i v e M o d e s 8 Ig n i t e Ne i g h b o r h o o d Ce n t e r s 3 Ac t i v e M o d e s 8 Ec o n o m i c He a l t h 4 Ec o n o m i c He a l t h 4 Ec o n o m i c He a l t h 4 Ig n i t e Ne i g h b o r h o o d Ce n t e r s 3 Page 88 Item 3. Headline Copy Goes Here 12 Structure Plan P P P P P P Priority Place Types Designated in City Plan Page 89 Item 3. Headline Copy Goes Here 13 Mixed-Use District Place Types LUC Diagnostic Findings: The LUC Does not support Future Place Types Mixed-Use District Place Types: •7% of the City •36% of re-developable land •Typically located along transit corridors •Corresponds mostly to General Commercial (GC) and Neighborhood Commercial (NC) zoning (about 30% each) Draft Guiding Principle: Enable more housing and compatible infill, especially along transit corridors and near commercial centers Page 90 Item 3. Headline Copy Goes Here Advances Council Priorities: Draft Guiding Principle: Enable more housing and compatible infill, especially along transit corridors and near commercial centers What LUC Updates Could Have an Impact? 14 Potential LUC Updates Potential Outcomes •Set minimum intensities near transit •Permitted Uses •Process Review •Parking Requirements •Housing diversity and choices near transit •More mixed-use in transit corridors and around transit stations Af f o r d a b l e h o u s i n g 1 Ec o n o m i c H e a l t h 4 Ig n i t e Ne i g h b o r h o o d Ce n t e r s 3 Page 91 Item 3. Headline Copy Goes Here 15 Mixed-Employment Place Types LUC Diagnostic Findings: The LUC Does not support Future Place Types Draft Guiding Principle: Create resilient commercial and employment centers that are adaptable to future needs 63% 35% Harmony Corridor Employment Total Acres within Mixed-Employment Place Type Zone Districts Page 92 Item 3. Headline Copy Goes Here Advances Council Priorities: Draft Guiding Principle: Create resilient commercial and employment centers that are adaptable to future needs What LUC Updates Could Have an Impact? 16 Potential LUC Updates Potential Outcomes Examine required ratios of primary employment uses versus secondary supporting uses (retail, multifamily, childcare) Better integration and mix of uses in existing employment centers Reduction in vehicle miles traveled to support GHG reduction goals Ac t i v e M o d e s 8 Af f o r d a b l e h o u s i n g 1 Ec o n o m i c H e a l t h 4 Ig n i t e Ne i g h b o r h o o d Ce n t e r s 3 Page 93 Item 3. Headline Copy Goes Here 17 Better Form Standards = Greater Predictability Updated Standards that are in line with the values and desires of the community: •Rely less on time-consuming negotiated processes •Provide more equitable access to opportunity •More predictable outcomes for everyone LUC Diagnostic Findings: Draft Guiding Principle: Create better form standards for greater predictability along transit investment corridors. Page 94 Item 3. Headline Copy Goes Here Advances Council Priorities: Draft Guiding Principle: Create better form standards for greater predictability along transit investment corridors. What LUC Updates Could Have an Impact? 18 Potential LUC Updates Potential Outcomes •Form-based standards for non-residential structures •Standards that focus on public realm, pedestrian/multimodal site design and orientation •Multimodal connectivity (off- site connections) •Form standards that yield better design and more predictability •Improved pedestrian and multi-modal connections between residential and commercial areas as well as transit stations Ac t i v e M o d e s 8 Ec o n o m i c H e a l t h 4 Ig n i t e Ne i g h b o r h o o d Ce n t e r s 3 Page 95 Item 3. Headline Copy Goes Here 19 Equitable Process: Clearly defined expectations lower the “entry point” for development, opens the door for local, small businesses. LUC Diagnostic Findings: Draft Guiding Principle: Improve predictability of the Land Use Code, especially to support small business owners. Page 96 Item 3. Headline Copy Goes Here Advances Council Priorities: Draft Guiding Principle: Improve predictability of the Land Use Code, especially to support small business owners. What LUC Updates Could Have an Impact? 20 Potential LUC Updates Potential Outcomes •Change-of-use process for existing sites and buildings •Explore strategies to help ensure sites are brought up to modern standards over time without discouraging new business formation •Support local entrepreneurs, small businesses •Predictability in the development review process Ec o n o m i c H e a l t h 4 Ig n i t e Ne i g h b o r h o o d Ce n t e r s 3 Page 97 Item 3. Headline Copy Goes Here Community Engagement 21 Page 98 Item 3. Headline Copy Goes Here 6 Commercial Center Visits: •One per Council District •Held October 4-14th 1 Business Kick-Off Event Project Updates: Engagement 22 Visit #6 Visit #2 Visit #3 Business Kick-Off Visit #1 Visit #4 Visit #5 Page 99 Item 3. Headline Copy Goes HereCommercial Center Visit Photos 23 Page 100 Item 3. Headline Copy Goes HereCommercial Center Visit Photos 24 Page 101 Item 3. Headline Copy Goes Here 25 Engagement Summary •Themes Generated from participant worksheet responses: Likes: Locally-owned businesses and elements like outdoor seating Features like bike parking, seating, and pedestrian buffers were well-received Easy access to residential areas and nearby transit options Amenities such as childcare and diverse housing options nearby Dislikes Large parking lots, lack of sidewalks or walkways, and the need for better pedestrian crossings and bike parking Bus stops that feel disconnected from surrounding areas Lack of mixed-use opportunities, particularly on the second story of buildings Up Next: November 18th –Community Forum & Engagement Recap Page 102 Item 3. Headline Copy Goes HereProject Updates: Engagement 26 •OurCity Page: https://ourcity.fcgov.com/land-use-code- phase-2 •Launched September 6th •Provide online feedback •Receive updates about the project •Sign up for events •Use an interactive map feature. Subscribers 1700 446 54 Visitors Engaged Users Page 103 Item 3. Headline Copy Goes HereProject Updates: Engagement 27 OurCity Interactive Map: •Gives anyone in the community an opportunity to provide place specific feedback on what they like and don't like about commercial spaces throughout the city. Map Commentors 380+50+ Map Comments Page 104 Item 3. 28Next Steps April Council Work Session Community Engagement Info Session Code Iteration Focus Groups Draft Code release June Code Refinement Public Review of Draft Focus Groups WINTER / SPRING SPRING SPRING/SUMMER Page 105 Item 3. 29 Council Questions Do Councilmembers have feedback regarding the focus, timeline or approach to Phase 2 of the Land Use Code update? Are the Draft Guiding Principles heading in the right direction? 01 02 Page 106 Item 3. Headline Copy Goes Here Questions? 30 Page 107 Item 3.