HomeMy WebLinkAboutMemo - Read Before Packet - 4/5/2022 - Memorandum From Kirk Longstein Re: Exception For Permanent Supportive Housing From Electric Vehicle (Ev) Charging Building CodesPlanning, Development & Transportation Services
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DATE: April 1, 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, Director of Community Development and Neighborhoods Service
FROM: Marcus Coldiron, Chief Building Official
Kirk Longstein, Project Manager
RE: Exception for Permanent Supportive Housing from Electric Vehicle (EV)
Charging Building Codes
The purpose of this memo is to notify Council of the option to exempt “Permanent Supportive
Housing” land developments from EV charging requirements reflected in the second reading
Ordinance as published ahead of the April 5, 2022, Council meeting.
Background:
Affordable Housing is defined by Sec. 5.1.2 of the Fort Collins Land Use Code and Staff
included the reference and definition within the published version of the second reading of
Ordinance No. 021, 2022. Although the Land Use Code provides a definition for “affordable
housing”, the Code does not differentiate a definition for “permanent supportive housing.” Based
on stakeholder feedback, staff updated the EV charging definitions to provide clarity and limit
the possibility of future reinterpretation of the Code’s intent.
Staff have also developed a definition for “permanent supportive housing” and suggested
Ordinance language for Council to exempt “permanent supportive housing” from the EV building
Code requirements.
Should Council desire to select one of the options (attachments 1-4) provided within Council’s
packet (including Option 1, which is the published second reading Ordinance No. 021, 2022),
then Council may also consider a motion to include a definition and exception for permanent
supportive housing. The recommendation below provides suggested language for such a
motion.
Planning, 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
Staff Recommendation:
Provide an OPTION for Council to amend and include an exception to EV Charging
Building Code for “Permanent Supportive Housing.” Suggested language below.
As shown in IBC 3604.2 Definitions and 3604.5 New Buildings - Exceptions set forth in
Ordinance No. 021, 2022 published for second reading.
3604.2 Definitions applicable to this Chapter:
Permanent Supportive Housing: Land development projects (or portions thereof) that
are subject to recorded covenants restricting the affordability for all residents of all
dwelling units and which combine the housing with services that help people who face
the most complex challenges to live with stability, autonomy, and dignity, such that the
dwelling units may be classified as "permanent supportive housing”.
3604.5 Exceptions:
4. All Affordable Housing development classified as permanent supportive housing.