10.F.
City Council Meeting - FINAL
- Meeting Date:
- 03/19/2024
- From:
- Tiffany Antol, Zoning Code Manager
Information
TITLE:
Consideration and Adoption of Resolution No. 2024-11: A resolution of the Flagstaff City Council prioritizing the development of affordable housing for Flagstaff residents at a range of income levels as determined by current needs on lands owned by the City of Flagstaff that are made available for development.
STAFF RECOMMENDED ACTION:
- Read Resolution No. 2024-11 by title only
- City Clerk reads Resolution No. 2024-11 by title only (if approved above)
- Adopt Resolution No. 2024-11
Executive Summary:
In 2022, the Mayor and City Council adopted the Housing Emergency Declaration (Res. No. 2020-66) and the 10-Year Housing Plan (Resolution No. 2022-03) which commits the City to increasing the number of affordable and long-term housing options for Flagstaff residents at all income levels. This resolution is intended to clarify City Council priorities for City-owned lands available for development.
Financial Impact:
None
Policy Impact:
The adoption of this resolution would set policy for Council to prioritize affordable housing on city-owned properties made available for development.
Connection to PBB, Carbon Neutrality Plan, 10-Year Housing Plan & Regional Plan:
Priority Based Budget Key Community Priorities and Objectives
Carbon Neutrality Plan
Regional Plan
Support the development of attainable and accessible housing.
Carbon Neutrality Plan
Encourage vibrancy, appropriate density, and attainability in existing neighborhoods, so that residents can live within walking distance to their daily needs.
Regional Plan
NH.3.1. Provide a variety of housing types throughout the City and region, including purchase and rental options, to expand the choices available to meet the financial and lifestyle needs of our diverse population.
NH.3.3. Increase the availability of affordable housing for very-low income persons, through innovative and effective funding mechanisms.
NH.3.3. Increase the availability of affordable housing for very-low income persons, through innovative and effective funding mechanisms.
10-Year Housing Plan
Create 4: Amend the Flagstaff Zoning Code to facilitate the development of all housing types.
Reduce the current affordable housing need in our community by half over the next ten years.
Element one: Impact at least 6,000 low-to-moderate income Flagstaff residents through a combination of unit creation or subsidy provision.
Element two: Create or preserve 7,976 housing units by 2031 with a minimum of 10% of them being affordable.
Element two: Create or preserve 7,976 housing units by 2031 with a minimum of 10% of them being affordable.
Create 4: Amend the Flagstaff Zoning Code to facilitate the development of all housing types.
Create 4.3: Explore adding affordable housing as an allowed use in the Public Facilities (PF) Zone.
Create 5.9: Prioritize the development of City of Flagstaff owned land designated for affordable housing and evaluate other City-owned parcels for affordable and mixed-income housing.
Has There Been Previous Council Decision on This:
There have been no previous Council decisions on this resolution.
Options and Alternatives:
The City Council may adopt, modify, or reject the proposed resolution.
Background and History:
This resolution was the result of community conversations regarding a zoning code text amendment permitting residential units in the Public Facility zoning district.
Key Considerations:
The proposed resolution includes the following enactments:
SECTION 1. All land owned by the City and determined to be available for development will first be considered for housing prior to consideration of other uses. Affordable housing for a range of income levels shall be prioritized over market rate housing. Affordable housing units shall be maintained as affordable through such mechanisms as land trust, deed restrictions, development agreements, etc., and shall be monitored for ongoing compliance. Housing units developed on city-owned land shall provide long-term ownership or rental opportunities for permanent Flagstaff residents.
SECTION 2. City-owned land available for development does not include sites necessary for core city functions, including but not limited to existing parks, land identified for future parks, designated open spaces, public infrastructure, and sites utilized for city operations.
Section 3. The City Council shall notify property owners within 300 feet of any City-owned property that may be considered a site for development.
SECTION 1. All land owned by the City and determined to be available for development will first be considered for housing prior to consideration of other uses. Affordable housing for a range of income levels shall be prioritized over market rate housing. Affordable housing units shall be maintained as affordable through such mechanisms as land trust, deed restrictions, development agreements, etc., and shall be monitored for ongoing compliance. Housing units developed on city-owned land shall provide long-term ownership or rental opportunities for permanent Flagstaff residents.
SECTION 2. City-owned land available for development does not include sites necessary for core city functions, including but not limited to existing parks, land identified for future parks, designated open spaces, public infrastructure, and sites utilized for city operations.
Section 3. The City Council shall notify property owners within 300 feet of any City-owned property that may be considered a site for development.