9.F.
City Council Meeting - FINAL
- Meeting Date:
- 02/20/2018
- From:
- Charity Lee, Real Estate Manager
Information
TITLE:
Consideration and Possible Adoption of Ordinance No. 2018-12: An ordinance of the City Council of the City of Flagstaff authorizing the abandonment of any right-of-way in the remnant property located along the east side of South Elden Street, directing the remnant property to be combined with the adjacent City Property located at 303 South Lone Tree Road, Assessor parcel number 104-19-117, and reserving an easement for continuation of utility uses; providing for repeal of conflicting ordinances, severability, and establishing an effective date.
STAFF RECOMMENDED ACTION:
1) Read Ordinance No. 2012-12 by title only for the final time
2) City Clerk reads Ordinance No. 2018-12 by title only (if approved above)
3) Adopt Ordinance No. 2018-12
2) City Clerk reads Ordinance No. 2018-12 by title only (if approved above)
3) Adopt Ordinance No. 2018-12
Executive Summary:
City Staff is requesting Council approval to abandon any excess right-of-way in the remnant property located along the east side of South Elden Street and combine with the adjacent City property located at 303 S. Lone Tree Road to create a greater buildable site for additional affordable housing units.
Financial Impact:
None
Policy Impact:
None.
Connection to Council Goal, Regional Plan and/or Team Flagstaff Strategic Plan:
Regional Plan Policy:
NH.3.3. Increase the availability of affordable housing for very low-income persons, through innovative and effective funding mechanisms.
Council Goal:
AFFORDABLE HOUSING Support development and increase the inventory of public and private affordable housing for renters and home owners throughout the community.
Has There Been Previous Council Decision on This:
Discussion of this item and first read of the ordinance was held at the Regular Meeting of February 6, 2018.
Background and History:
The City Planners, Engineers, Water Services and Traffic have evaluated that certain remnant property along the east side of South Elden Road and have determined the remnant is not needed nor will it be needed in the foreseeable future for right-of-way. A better use for the remnant property is to combine it with the adjacent City property thereby increasing the buildable area at 303 South Lone Tree Road. The City desires to develop 303 South Lone Tree Road for Affordable Housing. Increasing the buildable area may allow for additional affordable housing units on the site.
Key Considerations:
Combining the remnant parcel with the adjacent City property may create a greater buildable site for Affordable Housing.
Community Involvement:
More affordable housing units may be built on the adjacent City property.
Expanded Options and Alternatives:
None.