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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMemo - Mail Packet - 3/22/2022 - Memorandum From John Phelan And Kirk Longstein: Re: March 8, 2022 Work Session Summary - Affordable Housing And Electronic Vehicle (Ev) Charging StationsPlanning, Development & Transportation Services Community Development & Neighborhood Services 281 North College Avenue P.O. Box 580 Fort Collins, CO 80522.0580 970.416.2740 970.224.6134- fax fcgov.com MEMORANDUM DATE: March 11, 2022 TO: Mayor and City Council THRU: Kelly DiMartino, Interim City Manager Kyle Stannert, Deputy City Manager Caryn Champine, Director of Planning, Development and Transportation Paul Sizemore, Community Development and Neighborhoods Service Director FROM: John Phelan, Energy Services Senior Manager Kirk Longstein, Energy Services Project Manager RE: March 8, 2022 Work Session Summary – Affordable Housing and Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Options The purpose of this item was to seek Council direction on alternative options for EV charging infrastructure building codes for affordable housing developments. On February 15, Council adopted nine ordinances on first reading including local amendments related to EV charging infrastructure. Based on Council feedback, Staff will bring the ordinance package back for a second reading with suggested revisions to the Electric Vehicle charging ordinance language related for affordable housing. The options presented to Council include the following: First Reading Adoption 2021 IBC Reference, EV parking spaces required for new multi-family buildings – 10% EVSE installed, 20% EV ready, 40% EV capable Alternative Options for Affordable Housing Option 1 – 10% EV Capable Option 2 – 10% EV Capable + 10% EV Ready Option 3 – 10% EV Capable + 10% EV Ready + One EVSE Installed Mayor Arndt, Councilmembers Francis, Pignataro, Canonico, Gutowsky, and Ohlson were present. DocuSign Envelope ID: 145563FB-4879-4A5E-A41F-404826F88463 2 Feedback Overall: Several Councilmembers recognized the options presented by staff as progress towards resolving cost issues, and also encouraged the inclusion of a fourth option to be presented at Second reading on April 5, 2022 . Specific Feedback  Councilmembers suggested that staff add a fourth option to include 20% EV Capable + 15% EV Ready  Councilmembers expressed that they do not want to miss an opportunity to provide the needed infrastructure and choices for residents.  Councilmembers expressed gratitude for an opportunity to discuss alternative options for EV charging building codes at Affordable Housing, however several Councilmembers expressed concern that staff options may have reduced the requirements too far.  Councilmember expressed interest in staff identifying how higher requirements for EV infrastructure could be paired with financial support to offset construction costs.  Councilmembers acknowledged the costs of EV infrastructure being lower during new construction compared to retrofitting an existing building.  Councilmembers acknowledged the complexity of managing EV chargers at affordable housing and requested more information about options for building owners to manage EV electricity costs. Additionally, several Councilmembers requested more information about the additional cost for Utilities capacity fees and transformer upgrades related to any options above current. Next Steps  Prepare a fourth option for consideration, including the necessary code language that is ready for inclusion in the ordinances at second reading on April 5.  Explore options to offset initial construction costs that could be available in the next several years.  April 5, 2022 - City Council Code package and local amendment Ordinances Second Readings CC: Marcus Coldiron, Chief Building Official Russ Hovland, Senior Plans Examiner Brad Smith, Project Manager Energy Codes Meaghan Overton, Housing Manager DocuSign Envelope ID: 145563FB-4879-4A5E-A41F-404826F88463