10.B.
City Council Meeting - FINAL
- Meeting Date:
- 02/16/2021
Information
TITLE:
Consideration and Adoption of Resolution No. 2021-07: A resolution of the Flagstaff City Council, authorizing the execution of a development agreement between the City of Flagstaff and VP 66 and Woody Mountain LLC, for Sky Cottages at Timber Sky related to the development of approximately 23.08 acres of real property generally located at the northwest corner of Woody Mountain Road and McAllister Ranch Road and establishing an effective date.
STAFF RECOMMENDED ACTION:
1) Read Resolution No. 2021-07 by title only
2) City Clerk reads Resolution No. 2021-07 by title only (if approved above)
3) Adopt Resolution No.2021-07
2) City Clerk reads Resolution No. 2021-07 by title only (if approved above)
3) Adopt Resolution No.2021-07
Executive Summary:
State law allows the City to enter into development agreements with landowners and persons having an interest in real property in order to facilitate the development of the property. The Sky Cottages at Timber Sky development agreement is intended to facilitate the development of approximately 23.08 acres of land generally located at the northwest corner of Woody Mountain Road and McAllister Ranch Road. The applicant intends to develop the property for use as a medium-density, multi-family residential community. The property is currently zoned Rural Residential and the applicant is requesting to rezone the property to Medium Density Residential. The agreement covers the requested entitlements for the property, specifics of the development plan, developer obligations, City obligations, and affordable housing units.
A PowerPoint presentation will be attached prior to the final agenda.
A PowerPoint presentation will be attached prior to the final agenda.
Financial Impact:
There are no financial impacts associated with the Development Agreement.
Policy Impact:
There are no policy impacts affiliated with the Development Agreement.
Connection to PBB Key Community Priorities/Objectives & Regional Plan:
Priority Based Budget Key Community Priorities and Objectives
Safe & Healthy Community
A complete analysis of the Regional Plan goals and policies can be found in the project narrative and Planning & Zoning Commission staff report dated December 31, 2020 attached to the Zoning Map Amendment staff summary.
Safe & Healthy Community
- Support social services, community partners, and housing opportunities
- Facilitate and develop carbon-neutral energy opportunities
- Support and strengthen a more robust, diverse, and sustainable economy in ways that reflect community values and provides for affordable housing opportunities
- Create a welcoming community through partnerships, resilient neighborhoods, and civic engagement Provide amenities and activities that support a healthy lifestyle
- Actively support attainable and affordable housing through City projects and opportunities with developers
A complete analysis of the Regional Plan goals and policies can be found in the project narrative and Planning & Zoning Commission staff report dated December 31, 2020 attached to the Zoning Map Amendment staff summary.
Has There Been Previous Council Decision on This:
There has not been previous Council decision on this item.
Options and Alternatives:
The City Council may:
- Approve the Sky Cottages at Timber Sky Development Agreement as presented.
- Approve the Sky Cottages at Timber Sky Development Agreement with additional, modified, or deleted terms.
- Remand the Sky Cottages at Timber Sky Development Agreement back to staff for additional negotiations with Vintage Partners, LLC.
- Deny the Sky Cottages at Timber Sky Development Agreement.
Background and History:
The applicant, Vintage Partners, is requesting a Concept Zoning Map Amendment to rezone approximately 23.08 acres of an existing 37-acre parcel from the Rural Residential (RR) zone to the Medium Density Residential (MR) zone located at 2701 South Woody Mountain Road. This amendment would allow the development of a multi-family residential development consisting of between 199-208 dwelling units located within single and duplex bungalow and townhouse building types. The concept plan provided currently shows 202 units. The Property is currently undeveloped land with a grouping of ponderosa pine trees left after the 2006 Woody Fire burned this site. The property gently slopes away from Woody Mountain Road with no significant slope resources.
An applicant requesting an amendment to the Zoning Map may elect to pursue either a “Direct to Ordinance with a Site Plan” or “Authorization to Rezone with a Concept Zoning Plan” per Section 10-20.50.040.D of the Zoning Code. The Direct to Ordinance with a Site Plan process requires the applicant to submit fully developed site plans with all supporting information required for site plan review concurrently with the Zoning Map amendment application. Once the Zoning Map amendment is approved by the Council, then the applicant can proceed directly to the construction plan and building permit review. The Authorization to Rezone with a Concept Zoning Plan process allows the applicant to prepare a concept zoning plan and pursue site plan application after Council approves the Zoning Map Amendment. A Concept Zoning Plan should consist of a plan with proposed use(s), vicinity maps, context map, concept phasing, housing types if applicable and a proposed circulation map. This means that staff has not reviewed building heights, development standards, landscape plans, outdoor lighting plans, signage plans, or architectural design standards for this project in a detailed and cohesive manner. These reviews will only take place after the Zoning Map Amendment is approved. Staff does not typically encourage the use of Concept rezonings on site-specific developments such as Sky Cottages. Concept rezonings are best suited for large multi-phased developments such as Timber Sky or Canyon del Rio.
An applicant requesting an amendment to the Zoning Map may elect to pursue either a “Direct to Ordinance with a Site Plan” or “Authorization to Rezone with a Concept Zoning Plan” per Section 10-20.50.040.D of the Zoning Code. The Direct to Ordinance with a Site Plan process requires the applicant to submit fully developed site plans with all supporting information required for site plan review concurrently with the Zoning Map amendment application. Once the Zoning Map amendment is approved by the Council, then the applicant can proceed directly to the construction plan and building permit review. The Authorization to Rezone with a Concept Zoning Plan process allows the applicant to prepare a concept zoning plan and pursue site plan application after Council approves the Zoning Map Amendment. A Concept Zoning Plan should consist of a plan with proposed use(s), vicinity maps, context map, concept phasing, housing types if applicable and a proposed circulation map. This means that staff has not reviewed building heights, development standards, landscape plans, outdoor lighting plans, signage plans, or architectural design standards for this project in a detailed and cohesive manner. These reviews will only take place after the Zoning Map Amendment is approved. Staff does not typically encourage the use of Concept rezonings on site-specific developments such as Sky Cottages. Concept rezonings are best suited for large multi-phased developments such as Timber Sky or Canyon del Rio.
Key Considerations:
A draft development agreement, attached to this report, has been prepared and continues to be negotiated throughout the review of this project. The primary purpose of this agreement is to set out roles and responsibilities regarding the following (not limited to):
- Off-site sewer modifications
- Dedication of right-of-way for Woody Mountain Road and McAllister Ranch Road
- Southbound right-turn lane at Woody Mountain Road and Patio Del Presidio
- Northbound left-turn lane at Woody Mountain Road and Patio del Presidio
- A cash contribution for the traffic signalization at the intersection of Woody Mountain Road and Route 66
- Materials management plan for enhanced recycling
- All electric units (no natural gas)
- Two on-demand electric vehicles for use by qualified residents
- Three electrical vehicle charging stations
- Bicycle parking including: 60 interior secured spaces, 60 covered secured spaces, and 6 uncovered, unsecured spaces
- Smart home automations – climate control automation
- All electric units
- Solar panels on a minimum of 20 units
- Pollinator friendly landscaping
- Crime Free Multi-Housing plan
- Outdoor Lighting Plan exceeding Lighting Zone 1 Zoning Code requirements
Community Involvement:
Community benefits and considerations related to this request are addressed in more detail in the Planning & Zoning Commission Staff Report, dated December 31, 2020 attached to the Zoning Map Amendment staff summary.
Expanded Options and Alternatives:
Public hearings before the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council are conducted in conjunction with requests for Direct to Ordinance Zoning Map Amendments. In accordance with Arizona State Statute, notice of the public hearing was provided by placing an ad in the Arizona Daily Sun, posting notices on the property, and mailing a notice to all property owners within 1,000 feet (exceeding the minimum of 300 feet) of the site excluding rights-of-way. The developer held two virtual neighborhood meetings using the Zoom platform regarding this case on September 21 and October 5, 2020. Both meetings included a formal presentation followed by a question and answer session. Approximately 26 public members of the public attended the first meeting and approximately 22 members of the public attended the second meeting.