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5.
City Council Special Meeting - AMENDED
Meeting Date:
05/24/2016
From:
Dan Folke, Planning Director
Department:
Planning & Development Services
Co-Submitter:

Information

TITLE:

Cost of Housing Comprehensive Discussion (PowerPoint now included and attachments updated)

DESIRED OUTCOME:

The item has been placed on the agenda at the request of  Council.  Staff is providing information in order to support the community discussion.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:

A series of questions is proposed to get the community discussion started.

1.  What impediments do you see in developing housing? 
2.  What is your experience with the local cost of labor?
3.  What is your experience with the cost of materials? 
4.  Can you find the trades you need?
5.  What are other economic and market impacts on housing costs?

The discussion is not limited to these questions and Council is encouraged to pursue their area of interest in this community discussion.

Included in the packet for review and discussion are:

1. A summary of the city fees collected for residential development
2. Maps depicting vacant parcels one (1) acre or larger, zoning, and access to sewer and water
3. Report on Implementation of the Housing Task Force Recommendations  
4. Flagstaff Housing Report 0416
4. Wage, Cost of Living and Housing Summary
5. Property Use Information
 

 

INFORMATION:

COUNCIL GOALS:
5) Explore and adopt policies to lower the costs associated with housing to the end user
7) Continue to implement the Flagstaff Regional Plan and focus efforts on specific plans


 

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