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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMemo - Mail Packet - 5/16/2023 - Memorandum From Kirk Longstein Re: 1041 Regulations – Previously Presented Versions Of The 1041 RegulationsPlanning, 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: May 10, 2023 TO: Mayor and City Council THRU: Kelly DiMartino, City Manager FROM: Kirk Longstein, Senior Environmental Planner RE: 1041 Regulations – previously presented versions of the 1041 regulations The purpose of this memo is to provide information showing previously presented versions of the 1041 ordinance released to the public. The current version of the Ordinance with amendments adopted by Council on first reading is posted to the City’s website prior to second reading. www.fcgov.com/publicnotices Previous versions of the draft 1041 regulations are posted to the public website for review. www.fcgov.com/planning/1041-regulations ATTACHMENT: 1041 Comparison table CC: Tyler Marr, Deputy City Manager Caryn Champine, Director of Planning, Development and Transportation Paul Sizemore, Community Development and Neighborhood Services Director Clay Frickey, Interim Planning Manager Brad Yatabe, Senior Assistant City Attorney Carrie Daggett, City Attorney DocuSign Envelope ID: 5887238F-103D-4D24-9945-88B5D743137A Pre-Submittal Required No specific time requirement adds a 28 day requirement for Director to make FONAI determination and a 60 day time frame for staff to review and deem application complete 1.) added requirements for a neighborhood meeting prior to FONAI determination; and 2.) added prescriptive language to pre-application review submittal documents; and 3.) added a definition for cumulative impacts; and 4. ) added appeal process to FONAI determination. 1.) Amend the Code to add a definition that redefines the Applicability of Standards determination from a FONAI to a FONSI. 2.) extended comment period prior to FONSI determination 3.) Neighborhood meeting requirements for full permit review, only 4. ) Staff recommend on second reading that Council delete reference to Council Pre-Application Hearing regarding Areas and Activities of State Interest. Using the Term Significant Used in various standards and as a way to differentiate projects subject to the regulations Reworking of the FONSI to become the FONAI or finding of negligible adverse impact. 1.) Change from a significant impact standard to a review of whether there are adverse impacts of any kind. 2.)To the extent there are adverse impacts, mitigation can compensate for the adverse impacts in order to meet a standard. no changes from Version 2 1.)The following language was added to Section 6.7.1, 6.8.3, and 6.9.3: “The standards shall be evaluated for significant impacts within the geographic context of the development plan, and relate to the magnitude, duration or likelihood of such an impact.” 2.) Changes were made to the following definitions in Section 6.1.9 that further define "major" projects that have one-acre of surface impact. The definitions also exclude work within an existing public right of way so long that the existing ROW does not exceed the project size thresholds equating to one-acre of surface impact IGAs Provided as an option to reduce procedural burden on applications Section Removed no changes from Version 2 no changes from Version 3 Thresholds No specific thresholds Narrowing of the scope of projects to which the 1041 regulations apply. They include: City Parks, Natural Areas, Natural Habitat Buffer Zones, Cultural resources Removed geographic based thresholds and added pipe size diameter and easment width to the definitions for domestic water and sewage treament facilities Update domestic water project-size threshold and remove pipe size diameter: Will require a new public right-of-way or easement greater than 30- feet in width and 1,452 linear feet in length in the aggregate for the proposed development plan Exemptions 1.) Used current definition of development to determine which projects would be subject to regulations. 2.)Definition contains exemptions for CDOT and utility work within the ROW or existing easements 1.) update the definition of development to include work with right away and existing easements; 2.) included a new exemption for private development required to perform utility or roadwork as part of development project subject to LDC no changes from Version 2 no changes from Version 3 Arterial & Collector Hwys, Interchanges no changes from Version 3 New Water & Sanitation no changes from Version 3 Water Extensions no changes from Version 3 Decision Maker Administrative permit and Full permit 1. ) Eliminated the administrative permit; made City Council the sole decision maker 2.) Added Director's determination - applicability of standards no changes from Version 2 no changes from Version 3 Financial Security Required Yes 1.) Language that allows the City to retain third party experts to assist in review at the applicant’s cost. 2.) More detailed language regarding inspection and monitoring of projects. no changes from Version 2 Staff recommend on second reading that Council add a requirement that the applicant provide the City with a monetary guarantee to ensure mitigation plans will be completed if a FONSI is issued Mitigation yes - Definition provided no changes from version 1 1.) added common review standard to specific evaluation of mitigation requirements 2.) mitigation definition updated to include cultural resources 3.) mitigation plans may be accepted as a part the Director's FONAI determination no changes from Version 3 First Reading Adoption with Amendments (May 2, 2023) - 1041 Parameters Version 2 (October 2022)Version 1 (June 2022) Added geographic based thresholds to the definition of designated activities: 1. Are located on (or cross through) an existing or planned future City natural area or park, whether developed or undeveloped; or 2. Are located within an existing or potential future buffer zone of a natural habitat or feature, as defined in the Land Use Code; or 3. Have potential to adversely impact historic resources. Version 3 (January 20, 2023) Moved geographic based thresholds to the Director's criteria for a FONAI determination. DocuSign Envelope ID: 5887238F-103D-4D24-9945-88B5D743137A