7.
City Council Joint Work Session
- Meeting Date:
- 12/12/2016
- From:
- Dan Folke, Planning Director
- Department:
- Planning & Development Services
Co-Submitter:
Information
TITLE:
Update on Joint Land Use Study (JLUS)
DESIRED OUTCOME:
Coconino County and City of Flagstaff staff will provide an update on the Joint Land Use Study including the formation of the Policy Committee and preparation of the grant. The presentation is for information purposes and staff will be available to answer questions.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The goal of the Joint Land Use Study (JLUS) is for local governments, stakeholders, and military installations to study, make recommendations, and provide a report that contains an implementation plan for compatible land use between the United States Naval Observatory Flagstaff Station, the Arizona Army National Guard Camp Navajo while also supporting diverse community values. Additionally, the purpose of the JLUS is to prevent incompatible uses surrounding military installations that may interfere with the ability to complete the mission of the facility and to limit impacts of the installations on surrounding property owners.
INFORMATION:
Coconino County is the local sponsor for the proposed $479,430 grant to hire a consultant to complete the JLUS with a local match of $53,270. In June 2016, the Policy Committee met for the first time. The Committee reviewed and approved membership and identified 23 voting members The complete Policy Committee membership list is attached to this report. The Policy Committee reviewed and adopted operating guidelines and reviewed the draft grant application, which identifies the project study area, desired outcome, and a detailed scope of work. The grant is anticipated to be submitted in December 2016. Once funded, a request of qualifications will be released and the Policy Committee will select a project consultant.