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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMemo - Mail Packet - 9/14/2021 - Memorandum From Rebecca Everette And Theresa Connor Re: August 31, 2021 Work Session Summary: Northeast Fort Collins Planning And Projects Overview Community Development & Neighborhood Services 281 North College Avenue P.O. Box 580 Fort Collins, CO 80522.0580 970.221.6376 970.224.6111- fax MEMORANDUM Date: September 1, 2021 To: Mayor Arndt and City Councilmembers Thru: Kelly DiMartino, Interim City Manager Kyle Stannert, Deputy City Manager Caryn Champine, Planning, Development & Transportation Director Paul Sizemore, Community Development & Neighborhood Services Director From: Rebecca Everette, Development Review Manager Theresa Connor, Interim Utilities Executive Director Re: August 31, 2021 Work Session Summary: Northeast Fort Collins Planning and Projects Overview Introduction At the August 31, 2021 Work Session, staff presented context and background related to long-range planning and active projects in northeast Fort Collins, also referred to as the Mountain Vista Subarea. The presentation by Caryn Champine, Rebecca Everette, and Theresa Connor included information on the Mountain Vista Subarea Plan and recently approved development projects; the Master Street Plan, Transit Master Plan and planned transportation infrastructure; parks, trails and recreational services; and utility services by the City and other providers. Council Feedback Councilmembers thanked staff for the information and generally supported the current policy guidance and planning for the Mountain Vista Subarea. Discussion included: Highlighting the opportunity to make progress toward multiple community goals in this area of the community, including affordable housing, 15-minute communities, climate action, transportation connections, and transit access. Support for further implementing the direction of the Mountain Vista Subarea Plan and other adopted plans through Land Use Code and building code updates. Timing of specific transportation improvements, including the intersection of Mountain Vista and Timberline and the extension of Turnberry to Suniga. Support for completion of needed improvements as soon as possible to relieve existing traffic congestion. The importance of ensuring adequate long-term water supply for future residents in northeast Fort Collins and for securing water supply prior to construction of new development. Emphasis on being responsible stewards and meeting legal obligations to Fort Collins Utilities ratepayers, and concern about providing City water to entities outside the Fort Collins Utilities service boundaries. Next Steps and Conclusion This work session was primarily informational, and no specific action items or next steps were identified. However, staff received general guidance that will relate to both long- range planning and capital projects in northeast Fort Collins. Staff will continue to actively monitor and identify triggers for transportation improvements, and will keep water issues in the forefront as development projects are reviewed in this area of the community.